The Lord awakened me several mornings ago at 4:44 a.m. This morning, I was awakened at 3:33. Today is December 22nd. As I was pondering these numbers, the Lord quickened to me that He is releasing a double portion to His ministers in the new year! This will be a double portion of His presence and anointing, a double portion of wisdom and revelation, a double portion of provision and finances.
Job 42:10 - "And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends, and the Lord increased all that Job had twofold."
Isa.61:6,7 - "But you will be called the priests of the Lord. You will be spoken of as ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast. Instead of your shame, you will have a double portion.... Therefore, they will possess a double portion in their land. Everlasting joy will be theirs."
A couple of months ago, the Lord revealed that where we have previously walked alone (as one), He will now bring a new relationship into our lives. The application may be in the form of a new ministry partner, a mate, or a business relationship. This is because "two are better than one, for they have a good return for their labor." (Ecc.4:9). Again, we see the emphasis on "double".
Nugget of Gold: The promise of a double portion belongs to those who are walking in covenant relationship with the Lord - His ministers! God is not only rewarding us for our faithful service, but He is equipping us to stand strong and do exploits for His Kingdom. We are entering a time when the world system will be growing darker and darker. However, this coming decade will mark the period that God's glorious church began to rise up and shine with His glory! Amen.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Word for 2010
1 John 5:4 - "For whatever is born (begotten) of God overcomes the world, and this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith."
Luke 2:49 - "Did you not know that I had to be about My Father's business?"
What has God birthed in your life this past year? A ministry....... a creative idea for a new company or product........ a place of service ...... a new partnership or relationship..... a new home, ministry or church location?
Fathers beget children and they also name them. I believe the Lord said that He is bringing great favor, prosperity, multiplication, and anointing in 2010 to those things that He has begotten. His glory will be seen upon the people, churches, and ministries that rise up to accomplish the work which He has given them to do in this hour.
John 17:4 - "I glorified Thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which Thou hast given Me to do."
He will exalt them as He did Joshua following the death of Moses:
Joshua 4:14 - "On that day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; so that they revered him, just as they had revered Moses all the days of his life."
There will be a clear distinction between activities that God Himself endorses and those that are merely works of the soul and flesh. The new year will see darkness growing darker and the Light growing brighter and brighter. We will be successful and prosper in spirit, soul, and body, only by putting our hands to those things the Lord is directing us to do.
John 9:4 - "We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming, when no man can work."
Luke 2:49 - "Did you not know that I had to be about My Father's business?"
What has God birthed in your life this past year? A ministry....... a creative idea for a new company or product........ a place of service ...... a new partnership or relationship..... a new home, ministry or church location?
Fathers beget children and they also name them. I believe the Lord said that He is bringing great favor, prosperity, multiplication, and anointing in 2010 to those things that He has begotten. His glory will be seen upon the people, churches, and ministries that rise up to accomplish the work which He has given them to do in this hour.
John 17:4 - "I glorified Thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which Thou hast given Me to do."
He will exalt them as He did Joshua following the death of Moses:
Joshua 4:14 - "On that day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; so that they revered him, just as they had revered Moses all the days of his life."
There will be a clear distinction between activities that God Himself endorses and those that are merely works of the soul and flesh. The new year will see darkness growing darker and the Light growing brighter and brighter. We will be successful and prosper in spirit, soul, and body, only by putting our hands to those things the Lord is directing us to do.
John 9:4 - "We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming, when no man can work."
Friday, December 18, 2009
3 Generations: God's Prophetic Plan
With the words in Exodus 3:6, "I AM the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob", the Lord establishes the principle of "The Three Generations". We see throughout scripture that the Lord works in covenant relationship with these three generations as a UNIT at any one time in history: the Fathers (gender neutral), the children, and the grandchildren. Our ability to enter into our full inheritance depends on our personal and corporate relationship with both our natural and spiritual fathers, children, and grandchildren.
We are in a time of "the changing of the guard", in which those who have been the Fathers (the Moses generation) are now passing away. Many of us in the body of Christ have witnessed the passing of our own fathers and mothers this past year, while the church has just seen the passing of one of our great spiritual fathers - Oral Roberts. I believe that over the past 40 years, the Lord has been raising up the new generation of Fathers, who are now ready to step into their covenant role. This generation of Fathers will be used to "turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest God come and smite the land with a curse." (Malachi 4:5,6)
The body of Christ has accurately identified the next generation of "young men" and of "children" (1 John 2:13) as having particular roles and anointings in this day, but few have realized that each generation needs the other in order to fully realize God's Kingdom purposes.
Hebrews 11:39,40 - "And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect."
I recently had a dream in which I was in a house with my family - father, mother, siblings, and children (3 generations). We were about to cook a meal, but I needed to return to my own home to get several things I had forgotten. When we had arrived the weather was calm and beautiful, but upon leaving the house to travel, I discovered that a huge snow storm had created drifts so deep that everything was buried. It made driving extremely treacherous. Then, I had to cross a body of water in a small boat. Coming over, the seas had been calm, but the weather was now stormy and the waves were huge. There were also enormous sea monsters that were constantly threatening to overturn my boat. I quickly returned to the house with my family where it was safe.
Nugget of Gold: I believe we have come to a time when the only safe place will be in Him, with all three generations represented and living in intimate harmony as ONE! There is a clarion call for the fathers (gender neutral) to take their place in the Body of Christ and to serve the "children" and the "grandchildren" in whatever way the Lord reveals. Ministry will more and more represent a blending of the three generations, which will produce a "cord of three strands that cannot be easily broken" (Ecc.4:12)!
We are in a time of "the changing of the guard", in which those who have been the Fathers (the Moses generation) are now passing away. Many of us in the body of Christ have witnessed the passing of our own fathers and mothers this past year, while the church has just seen the passing of one of our great spiritual fathers - Oral Roberts. I believe that over the past 40 years, the Lord has been raising up the new generation of Fathers, who are now ready to step into their covenant role. This generation of Fathers will be used to "turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest God come and smite the land with a curse." (Malachi 4:5,6)
The body of Christ has accurately identified the next generation of "young men" and of "children" (1 John 2:13) as having particular roles and anointings in this day, but few have realized that each generation needs the other in order to fully realize God's Kingdom purposes.
Hebrews 11:39,40 - "And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect."
I recently had a dream in which I was in a house with my family - father, mother, siblings, and children (3 generations). We were about to cook a meal, but I needed to return to my own home to get several things I had forgotten. When we had arrived the weather was calm and beautiful, but upon leaving the house to travel, I discovered that a huge snow storm had created drifts so deep that everything was buried. It made driving extremely treacherous. Then, I had to cross a body of water in a small boat. Coming over, the seas had been calm, but the weather was now stormy and the waves were huge. There were also enormous sea monsters that were constantly threatening to overturn my boat. I quickly returned to the house with my family where it was safe.
Nugget of Gold: I believe we have come to a time when the only safe place will be in Him, with all three generations represented and living in intimate harmony as ONE! There is a clarion call for the fathers (gender neutral) to take their place in the Body of Christ and to serve the "children" and the "grandchildren" in whatever way the Lord reveals. Ministry will more and more represent a blending of the three generations, which will produce a "cord of three strands that cannot be easily broken" (Ecc.4:12)!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
More Revelations About Angels
Several trusted prophetic voices have spoken about increased angelic activity in this hour, and I believe the Lord is increasing our awareness of those who labor among us. Previous mention has been made of angels carrying dispatches (a message sent with speed, esp. an important official message sent by a diplomatic, military, or naval officer), as well as the angelic watchers (see Dan.4:13;17;23). Recently, the Lord quickened three additional types of angels who are being "sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation" (Hebrews 1:14).
Heralding angels, as seen in the announcement of the birth of Jesus in Luke 2:9-11 and an announcement of a different kind in Daniel 3:4, are being sent to the body of Christ during this season to proclaim and announce the changes that are coming. A "herald" is defined by Webster's Dictionary as "an officer sent by a King (or other high official) to proclaim a message or announce good news".
Isa. 48:3;6 - "I declared the former things long ago, and they went forth from My mouth, and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass..... I proclaim to you new things from this time, even hidden things which you have not known."
Fiery angels are being sent by the Father to guard those whose hearts are turned toward Him, who bear the seal of the Holy Spirit. God's love for us is a jealous love, and the fire of His jealousy will consume everything that hinders love in our lives.
Song 8:6 - "Put me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death. Jealousy (its ardor is as inflexible) is as severe as Sheol; Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord."
Hebrews 12:29 - "For our God is a consuming fire."
Hebrews 1:7 - "And of the angels He says, 'Who makes His angels winds, and His ministers a flame of fire.'"
Revelatory angels carry the understanding of the Word that the Body of Christ needs in this hour, as we see in the Book of Daniel:
Daniel 8:16 - "Gabriel, give this man understanding of the vision."
Nugget of Gold: We have entered into a new season on God's prophetic calendar, and He has ordained that His bride work more closely with the heavenly host than ever before. This requires a greater awareness of those who labor among us, including the purposes for which they are sent. Let us not "neglect so great a salvation!" (Heb.2:3)
Heralding angels, as seen in the announcement of the birth of Jesus in Luke 2:9-11 and an announcement of a different kind in Daniel 3:4, are being sent to the body of Christ during this season to proclaim and announce the changes that are coming. A "herald" is defined by Webster's Dictionary as "an officer sent by a King (or other high official) to proclaim a message or announce good news".
Isa. 48:3;6 - "I declared the former things long ago, and they went forth from My mouth, and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass..... I proclaim to you new things from this time, even hidden things which you have not known."
Fiery angels are being sent by the Father to guard those whose hearts are turned toward Him, who bear the seal of the Holy Spirit. God's love for us is a jealous love, and the fire of His jealousy will consume everything that hinders love in our lives.
Song 8:6 - "Put me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death. Jealousy (its ardor is as inflexible) is as severe as Sheol; Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord."
Hebrews 12:29 - "For our God is a consuming fire."
Hebrews 1:7 - "And of the angels He says, 'Who makes His angels winds, and His ministers a flame of fire.'"
Revelatory angels carry the understanding of the Word that the Body of Christ needs in this hour, as we see in the Book of Daniel:
Daniel 8:16 - "Gabriel, give this man understanding of the vision."
Nugget of Gold: We have entered into a new season on God's prophetic calendar, and He has ordained that His bride work more closely with the heavenly host than ever before. This requires a greater awareness of those who labor among us, including the purposes for which they are sent. Let us not "neglect so great a salvation!" (Heb.2:3)
Friday, November 20, 2009
Coming Out of the Wilderness
The Lord wants to do a new thing in each of our lives, but it requires us to "come out of the wilderness" into the new land that He has prepared for us - the place of our Inheritance! Regardless of our age or work history, we have been toiling under the hand of the taskmasters in the old field of labor - whether we're stay-at-home moms or corporate executives. We have been through a long period of "testing to know what was in our hearts" (Deut.8:2), in order that the Lord could bring us out to the place of freedom!
Gal.5:1;13 - "It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm, and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery....... For you were called to freedom, brethren, only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
The test of the "new thing" the Lord is doing in each of our lives is this: Was it born according to the flesh or by the Spirit of the living God? 1 John 5:4 tells us, "For whatever is born/begotten of God overcomes the world....."
Gal.4:23,24 - "But the son by the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and the son by the free woman through the promise..... These women are two covenants."
Nugget of Gold: This is a year to enter into our inheritance. The eyes of the Lord are upon our land and we will not be able to walk in the same manner as before. We cannot continue to serve two masters - God and mammon (Matt.6:24). We must "be about our Father's business" (Luke 2:49) and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us in every step we take. We must have our minds renewed so that we're no longer walking "in the futility of our minds, being darkened in our understanding, excluded from the life of God." (Eph.4:17,18).
Gal.5:1;13 - "It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm, and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery....... For you were called to freedom, brethren, only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
The test of the "new thing" the Lord is doing in each of our lives is this: Was it born according to the flesh or by the Spirit of the living God? 1 John 5:4 tells us, "For whatever is born/begotten of God overcomes the world....."
Gal.4:23,24 - "But the son by the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and the son by the free woman through the promise..... These women are two covenants."
Nugget of Gold: This is a year to enter into our inheritance. The eyes of the Lord are upon our land and we will not be able to walk in the same manner as before. We cannot continue to serve two masters - God and mammon (Matt.6:24). We must "be about our Father's business" (Luke 2:49) and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us in every step we take. We must have our minds renewed so that we're no longer walking "in the futility of our minds, being darkened in our understanding, excluded from the life of God." (Eph.4:17,18).
I believe the Lord has issued a decree on behalf of each of His children who heed His voice in this hour:
Rev.11:15 - "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever."Monday, November 9, 2009
Foolish Virgins
Recently the Lord spoke the words "Foolish Virgin" to me. I was stunned and immediately began to seek the Lord about my condition. Matthew 25 tells us that the five foolish virgins were the ones who didn't take enough oil for their lamps as they were awaiting the return of their Bridegroom. The "lamp" represents the Word of God (Psa.119:105: "Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path."), and the Oil represents the Holy Spirit.
I knew that, like many people, I was spending daily time with the Lord in the study of His word. However, something was obviously lacking. I will admit to an occasional sense of being "disconnected" with the Lord, even when He was realeasing wonderful revelation from scripture. Every once in a while, though, there would be a special time when the presence of the Lord would be so tangible that my heart would be stirred and tears would flow!
Then I saw it! Our heavenly Bridegroom wants this type of interaction with His Bride on a regular (if not daily) basis. He wants our passion to be ignited for Him, as His is for us! Only then will the oil of the Holy Spirit flow in and through us as we are filled with His presence and anointing.
Song of Songs 5:2-8 - "I was asleep, but my heart was awake. A voice! My beloved was knocking: 'Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my perfect one! For my head is drenched with dew'......My beloved extended his hand through the opening, and my feelings were aroused for him. I arose to open to my beloved; and my hands dripped with myrrh, and my fingers with liquid myrrh....My heart went out to him as he spoke.....I am lovesick."
Nugget of Gold: The oil of the Holy Spirit is released only as we spend intimate time with the Living Word of God, allowing our hearts to be touched and stirred by our Bridegroom. This requires intentional time spent in His presence where we become united with Him body, soul, and spirit. Not only are our minds engaged, but, more importantly, our HEARTS are engaged. Jesus told the five foolish virgins, "Truly I say to you, I do not know you." He had never been intimate with them.
Oh Lord, draw us after You and let us run together as we daily go about our Father's business!
I knew that, like many people, I was spending daily time with the Lord in the study of His word. However, something was obviously lacking. I will admit to an occasional sense of being "disconnected" with the Lord, even when He was realeasing wonderful revelation from scripture. Every once in a while, though, there would be a special time when the presence of the Lord would be so tangible that my heart would be stirred and tears would flow!
Then I saw it! Our heavenly Bridegroom wants this type of interaction with His Bride on a regular (if not daily) basis. He wants our passion to be ignited for Him, as His is for us! Only then will the oil of the Holy Spirit flow in and through us as we are filled with His presence and anointing.
Song of Songs 5:2-8 - "I was asleep, but my heart was awake. A voice! My beloved was knocking: 'Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my perfect one! For my head is drenched with dew'......My beloved extended his hand through the opening, and my feelings were aroused for him. I arose to open to my beloved; and my hands dripped with myrrh, and my fingers with liquid myrrh....My heart went out to him as he spoke.....I am lovesick."
Nugget of Gold: The oil of the Holy Spirit is released only as we spend intimate time with the Living Word of God, allowing our hearts to be touched and stirred by our Bridegroom. This requires intentional time spent in His presence where we become united with Him body, soul, and spirit. Not only are our minds engaged, but, more importantly, our HEARTS are engaged. Jesus told the five foolish virgins, "Truly I say to you, I do not know you." He had never been intimate with them.
Oh Lord, draw us after You and let us run together as we daily go about our Father's business!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Ministry of Angels
I believe we are living in a time of increased angelic activity and interaction with the body of Christ. The Lord is giving us heightened awareness of those who minister among us so that we may cooperate more fully with His kingdom purposes in this hour.
I had a recent vision of a "portal" open in the heavenlies over a particular area, and I was reminded of "Jacob's ladder" on which angels were ascending and descending between heaven and earth.
Genesis 28:10-17 - "And he came to a certain place and spent the night there.....And he had a dream, and behold, a ladder was set on the earth with its top reaching to heaven; and behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it."
I believe there are many such places through which the angelic messengers carry "dispatches" to us from the Father. A "dispatch" is a message sent with speed, especially an important official message sent by a diplomatic, military, or naval officer. It is the Captain of the Hosts Himself, of course, who is sending these dispatches to His soldiers on earth as we enter a new phase of spiritual warfare. I recently had a quick vision of multitudes of angelic messengers going forth throughout the atmosphere, and I knew that many directives were being sent.
During a recent ministry time, I heard the Lord say, "Angelic Watchers". I knew He was referring to a special rank of being mentioned in the Book of Daniel:
Daniel 4:13 - "I was looking in the visions in my mind as I lay on my bed, and behold, and angelic watcher, a holy one, descended from heaven...."
Daniel 4:17 - "This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers, and the decision is a command of the holy ones, in order that the living may know that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whom He wishes, and sets over it the lowliest of men."
Daniel 4:23 - "And in that the king saw an angelic watcher, a holy one, descending from heaven and saying, 'Chop down the tree and destroy it....'"
Webster's Dictionary defines "watcher" as: "an observer; an official representative who is stationed to watch the conduct of the people (as at the poles during an election)".
Nugget of Gold: It is essential that we learn to recognize the ministry of God's angels in this day. We must ask the Lord to open our spiritual eyes to see beyond the natural and quickly obey that which the Lord is directing us to do. Psalm 103:20 tells us that the angels are "mighty in strength, and perform His word, obeying the voice of His word!" May we be fully engaged with the heavenly host in carrying out God's plans in this hour!
I had a recent vision of a "portal" open in the heavenlies over a particular area, and I was reminded of "Jacob's ladder" on which angels were ascending and descending between heaven and earth.
Genesis 28:10-17 - "And he came to a certain place and spent the night there.....And he had a dream, and behold, a ladder was set on the earth with its top reaching to heaven; and behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it."
I believe there are many such places through which the angelic messengers carry "dispatches" to us from the Father. A "dispatch" is a message sent with speed, especially an important official message sent by a diplomatic, military, or naval officer. It is the Captain of the Hosts Himself, of course, who is sending these dispatches to His soldiers on earth as we enter a new phase of spiritual warfare. I recently had a quick vision of multitudes of angelic messengers going forth throughout the atmosphere, and I knew that many directives were being sent.
During a recent ministry time, I heard the Lord say, "Angelic Watchers". I knew He was referring to a special rank of being mentioned in the Book of Daniel:
Daniel 4:13 - "I was looking in the visions in my mind as I lay on my bed, and behold, and angelic watcher, a holy one, descended from heaven...."
Daniel 4:17 - "This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers, and the decision is a command of the holy ones, in order that the living may know that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whom He wishes, and sets over it the lowliest of men."
Daniel 4:23 - "And in that the king saw an angelic watcher, a holy one, descending from heaven and saying, 'Chop down the tree and destroy it....'"
Webster's Dictionary defines "watcher" as: "an observer; an official representative who is stationed to watch the conduct of the people (as at the poles during an election)".
Nugget of Gold: It is essential that we learn to recognize the ministry of God's angels in this day. We must ask the Lord to open our spiritual eyes to see beyond the natural and quickly obey that which the Lord is directing us to do. Psalm 103:20 tells us that the angels are "mighty in strength, and perform His word, obeying the voice of His word!" May we be fully engaged with the heavenly host in carrying out God's plans in this hour!
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