THE MINISTRY LETTER 2007 ISSUE 5

To all handmaidens and bondservants of the Lord Jesus Christ:

THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS THE WILL OF GOD

Pride [fear] always looks through the eyes of "self" while we must be found seeing ALL things through the Father's eyes - in order to continually rise above the lies of the Enemy. It is in receiving a revelation of who we truly are in Christ [which is never based on us but rather on Him - and what He has so gloriously done on our behalf] that one enters into the spiritual reality of who they really and truly are in the sight of God. One thing that every child of God must come to a deep realization of in this most critical hour is this: the ONLY THING that matters is the will of God [that which He has "prescribed" for His children - both individually and corporately]. It is in day to day obedience on the present path - abiding in that place where one is continually acknowledging the Father in all of their ways - that He shall surely direct one's path in the paths of righteousness. Diligence in this area will always lead one into the fullness of their destiny in Christ - whatever that may be in each individual case.

ONLY HE KNOWS WHAT IS BEST

It is written, "the way of the righteous is level (smooth)" - for one to fulfil their destiny, in Christ [in other words accomplish all that the Father created them for] then they must set themselves - in an absolute trust and faith - to realize that only He knows what is best for any given individual [big ministry or smaller ministry, fellowship with many or few, spouse or no spouse etc.]. If one is truly sold out to the will of God THEN they will surely be content with however He unfolds their path. This holding to the will of God [at all cost to oneself] is the essence of perfect liberty - and it is only in walking [abiding] in this perfect liberty that one will enter into the fullness of their Kingdom-position. One secret to success in the true Christian life [walk] is to learn from our mistakes [not get into fear or condemnation over them] and, through the constant renewal of our mind, continually move higher in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. If one truly puts the will of God for their life and ministry above all else THEN, ultimately, they will finish the course having accomplished all that they were created for, in Christ.

IT IS BOTH FAITH AND PATIENCE THAT INHERIT THE PROMISE

It is BOTH faith and patience that inherit the promise. As one meditates daily in the superabundant promises of God's Word they will gain a deep and divine assurance that He is preparing them perfectly for all that He has for them in the glorious days ahead. As one is faithful in their present circumstances THEN the Father is able to perfectly unfold the path before that one. Regardless of how bad one's present circumstances may appear - or how little "ministry" they may appear to have - they can be assured of this truth: if one is found walking in perfect obedience, in any given moment, then they are bearing maximum fruit for the Church and the Kingdom - whether it "seems" they are or not.

Let us hear the words of the Father:

"I SHALL POUR FORTH GREAT TORRENTS OF LIVING WATER"

...."It is certain, that in this hour, I shall move powerfully in the midst of all those who truly desire to walk in the fullness of My plan for their lives and ministries - both individually and corporately. I shall send forth My holy apostles and prophets and I shall pour forth great torrents of living water upon all those whose hearts are willing to receive the precious blessing(s) I desire to bestow upon them. These blessings are for both their "sustenance" and empowerment to walk in and fulfil the fullness of all that I created them for from before the foundations of the earth. The first and chief effect of the beginning of this true and final Revival of Revivals in the midst of all those who truly love me shall be a holy reverence for My Word. My Word shall once again be given His "proper position" and the "exaltation" of the name of Jesus shall once again become the "driving force" behind "every" word and action of My faithful ones.

"MANY OF MY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN CAUGHT UP IN A FALSE MANNER OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP"

For too long many of My children have been caught up in a false manner of "praise and worship" and thus they have made a "parody" of the true work of My Spirit. They, in their affection for the "world", have denied Me the true fellowship that I desire and exchanged it for fellowship with "flesh and blood" and the "certain" euphoric gratification of the soul that it brings.

Remember this My beloved children and it shall serve you well in your remaining time in this dispensation:

"All" true praise and worship is "always" rooted and grounded in an abiding obedience to My command for you to "meditate in My Word day and night", and "bring every thought captive" to the revealed knowledge of My will [Word]. For it is only from this place of an abiding, intimate fellowship with Me and with My Word that true praise and worship can even exist let alone touch My Throne Room.

"AS THE ANOINTING IS RELEASED....THERE SHALL FALL - LIKE A HEAVY CLOUD - A DEEP AND STRONG SPIRIT OF CONSECRATION"

Truly I say to you, as I release My holy apostles and prophets into the midst of the congregations, every heart-desire and motivation behind every word and action shall be exposed for what it truly is [righteous or unrighteous]. As the anointing is released [poured forth] in the midst of My children there shall fall - like a heavy cloud - a deep and strong Spirit of consecration and this shall produce, in the heart of all those who truly love Me, a hungering and thirsting for "revelation knowledge heretofore unparalleled in their midst. This shall immediately produce an "explosion" of power and light and wisdom that shall literally turn the "world" [and everything in "fellowship" with it] upside down - first, in the midst of My people and then - as a deep and thorough repentance is acted upon - I shall pour forth My Spirit to a continually greater degree through My Glorious "vessels" in both the highways and the byways in every corner of the earth!"....

"I SHALL MOVE FORTH TO MEET THEM FACE TO FACE, AND THUS SHALL I PUT AN ABRUPT END TO THE UNWHOLESOME WORDS OF UNRIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT IN THE MIDST OF MY PEOPLE"

...."Tell My children to seek first My Kingdom and in all their "getting", get understanding - as they abide in the secret place of My presence. For truly I say to you, there will be no true "understanding" apart from this holy place - in this last hour. All those of My children who refuse to give up "control" over "every" aspect of their lives and ministries shall surely be deceived into continually leaning upon their "own" understanding and, in their deception, they shall move forth to "judge" My people presumptuously [unrighteously] and because of this I shall, Myself, move forth to meet them "face to face" and thus, shall I put an "abrupt" end to the unwholesome words of unrighteous judgement in the midst of My people in this most glorious hour"....

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MEDITATIONS ON THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE:

+ Christ bore your diseases so that you may be healed. Divine health is yours. Claim this blessing and confess it by faith; God will manifest it in your body. Like all of Christ's redemptive gifts, healing must be received by simple faith alone and, upon being received, must be consecrated for Christ's service and glory alone.

+ I do not treasure God's promise in my understanding but in my heart. It is not to be analyzed by my intellect, but to be pondered in my heart...therefore, it is never sufficient simply to read God's Word. It must penetrate deep within us, dwell in us, like the Holy of Holies in the sanctuary, so that we do not sin in word or deed.

+ In the life in which we now live in the flesh, with its daily duties in contact with men and money, with care and temptation, we are to give the proof that "perfect in Christ" is no mere ideal, but in the power of Almighty God, simple and literal truth.

+ In principle, Christians were perfected in Christ: in practice they were to become perfect. The aim of true Gospel ministry among believers is to present every man perfect in Christ Jesus, to teach men how they might put on the Lord Jesus, have His life cover them and have His life in them. The aim is high, but the power is divine!

+ How can one enjoy the fullness of the Holy Spirit, Who is God, when one is filled with everything else?

+ Meekness: power under control!

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GOLDEN MANNA FROM THE MOUNT

                "IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU BEGIN TO SEE YOURSELVES AS I SEE YOU"

                                                                                    Bill Burns
                                                                      ft111@spiritofprophecy.com

http://ft111.com

I have prepared a path before you, and that path is leading you into divine order. But, I say to you My children, that it is imperative that you begin to see yourselves as I see you. If you could look through My eyes you would see the compassion and love that I have for you, and you would see the provision that I have made for you if you will only believe. In this moment rise up and cast off the garments of a beggar and receive that which I have provided for you in abundance. It will surely come even as the spring rains come, for I am determined to bless you beyond that which you can imagine. I am determined to bring My favor as a blanket over you and lead you in the fullness of victory. All things are possible with Me, says the Lord, when you trust Me absolutely.

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                               "BREAKTHROUGH I IMMINENT, AND VICTORY WILL BE SWEET"

                                                                               Marsha Burns
                                                                    ft111@spiritofprophecy.com

http://ft111.com

Establishing My order is in many ways a rather arduous task, and you will experience times where you simply do not feel up for the challenge. But, I tell you that the conscious exertion of your power to achieve this end carries with it great reward. Do not give up, but rather keep pressing on. Breakthrough is imminent, and victory will be sweet, says the Lord. 2 Corinthians 10:4- 6 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.

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             THE OPEN DOOR

                                                                                Mary Clark

In a vision, I saw someone walk up to a clear glass door, and simply walk into what looked like a place of business. Why did You show this to me, Lord?

I am opening doors for My dear children to walk through, and see the goodness of the Lord God Almighty clearly. I want you to give testimony to My goodness in this process. I want you to bear testimony of My loving ways by the lives that you live.

For too long many have sought Me, but have not seen Me and My goodness with clarity. I am changing that, beloved. I am changing that according to My timetable and you will step into that place unhindered, with sure steps.

I am a good God, the Giver of the finest gifts. They are for you, for your enjoyment and they will further My kingdom on earth.  So look forward to the open door. Walk right into all that I have planned for you and then, beloved, spread the word. Spread those wonderful words of life that I give you to speak. Spread My truth, in an undaunted fashion, and know the wonder of the living God as He pronounces on you, His beloved, this fine gift of wonder that awaits one who will simply take Me at My word, walking into all that I have prepared for My beloved, My own.

I have prepared a fine hour, beloved. It is for all who long to know Me better and share the goodness of My words of truth. Look forward to this fine hour, for it is approaching with great rapidity into your vicinity, and know that with its arrival you will have a new hope, a new hope in all of your tomorrows. It will bring hope in your life that you have never known or experienced, and will open the door to a success in your walk for which you have longed!!!

EXPEDITION

"expedition" - journey, voyage, trip, outing, mission, tour

"express" - fast, rapid, direct, nonstop, prompt

"sumptuous" - luxurious, extravagant, costly, lavish, splendid, opulent, plush, spectacular, superb, magnificent (antonym: meager)

You are going to need plenty of water for this expedition on which I am taking you - plenty of My living water. Drink it in, beloved. The time is right to drink in the living water of the living God. I have prepared you for a journey. It is an express journey on which you are going - a journey that will take you directly into the destiny that I have planned for you. I want you alert to this truth: I, the living God, am shining forth My glory in order for you to come into a relationship with Me that you have never experienced. During this time, I want you to drink in the living water that I provide for you. I want you to drink it in like a thirsty, dying man. I want you to take huge gulps of this living water.  I want you to let it seep into every part of your being. I want you to enjoy these hours of infilling, beloved. It is imperative that you take this water that I am providing on this expedition. It is for the furtherance of My cause and for your enjoyment, for enjoy it you will, and My cause will prosper and flourish in ways man has never seen.

So I tell you, beloved. Prepare yourself for a time of My glory when you will be filled to capacity with the water of the living God. Let it spill out, for the more I pour in, and the more you pour out, the greater will be the outcome of this work. It is a grand work, dear child, a GRAND work, which is coming by the hand of the living God. 

I want you to know that there will be no time for dawdling. It is to be a speedy journey, a journey where you will see the light of My glory shine forth great promise. I am eager for the hour when you will step into this sumptuous light of My glory and be filled to overflowing. That will be the beginning of something too grand for words, and you will know it deep within your heart, beloved.  There will be no doubt that you have been touched soundly by the living God, prepared for action, prepared to enter into the greatest expedition of your life!!!

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"TOUCH NOT MINE ANOINTED"

                                                                               PART THREE

THERE IS "NO" GOOD (RIGHTEOUS) THING IN THE "FLESH"! WE CAN DO "NOTHING" APART FROM THE ANOINTED ONE AND HIS ANOINTING!

One thing that every Christian must realize is that everything which they are going to "carry out" for God is going to have to be done in His power and His wisdom, and in His love. There is no "good" thing which can proceed from the flesh [Romans 7:18], and in this last hour Satan's plan to destroy [hinder] the "Church of God" and set up the "kingdom of antichrist" in the earth, is being exposed [to all who will "see and hear"], and laid bare by the light of the Holy Spirit. As the Evil One's plans are laid bare in this most critical hour, the "pure in heart" shall begin to see the very "subtle" difference between "certain" things. There are things that many consider to be of God and which are considered to be a "worthy cause". They appear "outwardly" as if they are in tune with God's will and the true "works" of the Holy Spirit but they are - in reality - rooted in unrighteousness. Because of these things ALL those who are not able to hear the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit in this last hour, shall be deceived - and in their deception they shall surely be found, to some degree, "blaspheming" the anointing upon the true handmaidens and bondservants. It is only a constant drawing near to the Father and His Word that will keep the child of God from being held captive by a spirit of self-exaltation and pride in this hour.

DECEPTION - THE CURSE ABOVE ALL CURSES!

God has arranged it this way so that only those who truly love Him - those who "seek" to be obedient, and who cherish His Word [Will] above all else, shall be found walking above all the deceptions and schemes of the Evil One. Because many have retained [maintained] a "grasp" on their own lives [through the maintenance of self-desire and self-agenda] the deceiving spirits of Satan have been "allowed" to work in their hearts, and the "spirit of darkness" has been enabled to enshroud their mind. Many call themselves "servants" of God but, in reality, their heart has become hardened and their eyes are blinded to the true will and plan of the Father in this hour. These things I have just spoken of are real. We must therefore, as children of God, have that same heart-attitude as David - and be a people after God's own heart lest we be deceived and fail to finish the blessed course set out before us by our loving Father.

THE DAYS OF THE "UNWHOLESOME WORD" BEING SPOKEN IN AND AGAINST THE ANOINTED OF GOD ARE OVER! EVERY "IDLE" [NON-FAITH PRODUCING] WORD SHALL BE JUDGED BOTH OPENLY AND SEVERELY BY THE SPIRIT OF JUDGEMENT AND BURNING!

If we do not "maintain" a proper heart-attitude in all that we do then there is a great danger of slipping back into darkness very rapidly. But at the same time there is the opportunity to advance rapidly in spiritual things, because in this last hour the "revealed knowledge" which is entering into the Body of Christ is so absolute and so clear that only those whose hearts are hardened against God shall remain in "captivity" and bondage to fear and darkness. Satan has initiated a scheme to cause people to blaspheme the anointing [glory] - in other words, to deny that which is truly of God. Many shall say that what God is saying or has said, is not true, and in doing so Satan is enabled to set many things into motion which hinder the establishing of the "true" Church in the earth. One thing that is a certain abomination to God is the "wilful" attacking of those whom God Himself has sent. This is indeed a very serious matter in the eyes of God!

"GOD IS GOING TO DEAL WITH ALL THOSE WHO ALLOW THEIR TONGUES TO BE USED IN SATAN'S SERVICE"

As we study this out from the Old Testament, we see that whatever nation came against Israel fell when Israel were depending upon and trusting in God's Word. We see that whatever person or persons came against the prophets of God fell and we can see clearly the tremendous devastation all who "blasphemed the glory" brought upon themselves when they came against the anointed of God. The time has come, and now is, that God is going to deal with all those who "allow" their tongues to be used in Satan's service. There are many who do not like to hear such things as this, but we are dealing with spiritual reality and not with people's "feelings" or their desire to be right in their own thinking [darkened "mind-sets"]. These things are indeed serious and real - for many, without realizing it, allow their tongues to be out of control, not knowing [ALTHOUGH THEY SHOULD KNOW] that they are found by God to be fighting against Him.

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