THE MINISTRY
LETTER 2007 ISSUE 18
To all
handmaidens and bondservants of the Lord Jesus Christ:
FROM THE POSITION OF KNOWING THE HEART OF THE FATHER
ONE COMES INTO A DEEP AND ABIDING REVELATION OF HIS OMNIPOTENCE
It is
very important in these most critical days for every believer to do whatever is
necessary for them to remain in a position wherein they can hear the still,
small voice of the Holy Spirit. For it is only in this way that one can EVER
enter into the fulness of their Kingdom-position. From the position of
"knowing" the heart of the Father (and thus coming to a knowledge of
His perfect love and trustworthiness toward them) one comes into a deep and
abiding revelation of His omnipotence - a revelation which allows one to truly
understand the simplicity of the divine plan for this final hour, and at the
same time the "absoluteness" of a holy God!
FELLOWSHIP WITH THE WORLD CAN
ONLY LEAD TO TWO THINGS: A DEEP AND GROWING FRUSTRATION AND GREAT DECEPTION!
In
these days there are many who continue to seek "spiritual blessing"
with both feet in the "world"! If one continues their pursuit of
spiritual things while their heart clearly remains in fellowship with the world
then it can only lead to two things: a deep and growing frustration, and great
deception! It is extremely important for every one truly seeking God to both
seek Him and serve Him - on His terms. In other words, diligently pursue a
perfect obedience at ALL cost to themselves - trusting the Father to lead them
and guide them by His Spirit into the fullness of their destiny in Christ. It
is only in this way that one shall be found "fit" (able) in this last
hour to enter into the fullness of the Father's plan for the establishment of
the Glorious Church - both individually and corporately.
SPIRITUAL ACCELERATION AND SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM
ONLY
those who make the * "quality decision" to walk by faith in this
final hour are going to enter into the fullness of Kingdom-living, and the true
Kingdom-service that is its spontaneous by-product. Every believer needs to
both gain and maintain a Kingdom-consciousness in these days! One cannot look
at the world - or the church in the world - and "see" (know) what is
about to come forth. That which is going to manifest concerning the True Church
will come forth by revelation, and as the result of an active faith and
obedience in the lives of those who are truly seeking God. As the true Body is
refined to a deeper degree in these days (both individually and corporately)
there will be a continually greater acceleration in the spirit - an
acceleration that has already begun to affect the lives of all those who are
wholly given to the true purposes of the Father. As the aforementioned
spiritual acceleration continues day after day its chief characteristic shall
be a "spiritual momentum" that is unstoppable. The days are coming
wherein the Father is going to move powerfully in the midst of His people -
regardless of whether they have made themselves ready or not! And through His
perfect empowerment those whose heart is wholly given to Him shall enter into a
realm that the church has never entered into corporately - up until this time.
* "quality decision" - a
decision [act of the will] based upon and motivated by a revelation of the will
(Word) of God abiding in one's heart;
ONE'S SOLE FOCUS IN THEIR MINISTRY TO GOD AND TO HIS
PEOPLE SHOULD BE TO CARRY OUT AND WALK IN THE DEEPEST DESIRES OF THE FATHER'S
HEART
The
only thing that should matter to a Christian in their remaining time in this
dispensation should be the pure and unadulterated will of God - both for them
individually and for the corporate Church. One's sole focus in their ministry
to God and to His people should be to carry out and walk in the deepest desires
of the Father's heart. Another spontaneous manifestation of time spent in the
"inner chamber" with the Father and His Word is that the deepest
desire of one's heart will simply become to be a pleasing child to Him in all
things. It is in this place of intimacy with the Father that the quest for
(striving after) self-glory ends for those who truly love Him - for it is in
this holy place wherein a deep and abiding revelation of the Cross and all that
that wondrous work entails is revealed to the faithful heart. It is ONLY from
this place of deep intimacy that all true humility (an absolute dependence upon
the Father and His Word) is established - and remains established - in the
heart of a believer, and it is also from this place of a deep and true humility
that ALL true Kingdom-service begins and ends.
FAITHFULNESS IN THE DILIGENT PURSUIT OF HOLINESS IS
EXACTLY WHAT IT TAKES - WITHOUT EXCEPTION - FOR ONE IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF FEAR
AND CONTROL TO REMAIN ON THE NARROW PATH"
For
one to fulfil the ministry that they have been called to in Christ they are,
ultimately, going to have to come into the true spiritual environment (both
individually and corporately) that the Father has ordained for them. If one has
not yet entered into the "ultimate" spiritual environment
(corporately) that the Father has ordained for them - due to the fact that they
still remain in a position wherein there are "outside forces"
continually attempting to control them (through fear and intimidation) - the
onus is still on that individual believer to enter daily into fellowship with
the Father and His Word in the midst of that "outward" environment -
standing in faith, seeking to walk in love at ALL times and continually doing
whatever is necessary to remain strong spiritually. Faithfulness in the
diligent pursuit of holiness is exactly what it takes - WITHOUT EXCEPTION - for
one in an environment of fear and control to remain on the "narrow path"
(and thus hold fast the vision that they have received from the Father in their
times of fellowship with Him) in spite of continual demonic resistance and
assault - a resistance and assault aimed at keeping that one from entering into
the fulness of their calling and authority in Christ.
WE ARE GOING TO SEE A FLURRY OF ACTIVITY (MOVEMENT) IN
THE MIDST OF GOD'S PEOPLE IN THIS HOUR
As
that one who is wholly given to the purposes of God "maintains" the
love walk then ultimately (should the party - or parties if it is a corporate
setting - not repent) in the fullness of time they shall be removed
"supernaturally" by the Holy Spirit, and placed in the proper
spiritual positioning necessary for them to enter into the fulness of their
Kingdom-position. There is absolutely no doubt that we are going to see a
flurry of activity (movement) in the midst of God's people in this hour - as
all those whose heart is wholly given to God experience whatever changes in
their environment are necessary for them to enter into the fullness of
Kingdom-living - and thus the true service and ministry that they are called to
in Christ. Many others shall radically depart from the will of God - their love
for Him and for His people having grown cold!
THE FEAR OF MAN WILL ALWAYS CRIPPLE ONE'S PURSUIT OF
THE KINGDOM
The
"fear of man" is a dangerous thing! It has come down to this for
EVERY believer walking the face of the earth in this final hour: Who do you
love more, God - or do you fear what people say or think about you? The fear of
man will ALWAYS cripple (paralyze) one's pursuit of the Kingdom and, if
"maintained", it will ultimately cause that one to miss the mark - as
the spirit of fear is continually enabled to manipulate and control them. This
fear [control] remains simply because the deepest motivation of their heart is
still influenced by "outward formalities", and flesh and blood,
rather than a revelation of the Father's heart (spiritual reality). Indeed, the
fear of man is a deep-rooted thing in the old nature, and this is precisely why
we must - as true seekers - "allow" the Holy Spirit to both expose
and consume ANY ground within us. It is certain that as we are faithful to do
so THEN He is faithful to shed the love of God abroad in our heart
superabundantly.
IT IS AS ONE ENTERS INTO THE SECRET PLACE OF GOD'S
PRESENCE DAILY THAT THEY WILL GAIN A REVELATION OF HIS ONGOING APPROVAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND LOVE - AND THIS WILL EMPOWER ONE TO CONTINUALLY WALK ABOVE THE
FEAR OF MAN
If
people "maintain" a fear of what others think - the root of that
being seeking the approval of man over and above the approval of God - it
becomes an ongoing thing simply because there are numerous people and
situations that one will run across day to day. It is as one enters into the
secret place of God's presence daily that they will gain a revelation of His
ongoing approval, acceptance and love - and this will empower one to
continually walk above the fear of man (the fear of what others say and think)
because they will have the deep assurance that no matter what people say or do
they are loved by God. Truly it is a greater thing to be loved by the Father
than it is to be "loved" by people (the world). It is a wonderful
thing to be loved by people who have the love of God abiding within them, but
it must be clearly understood that one can NEVER receive what God has to offer
- through people who are walking in the natural. The fear of man is a futile thing,
and it is a great deception (lie) which has kept many, many people in bondage -
and out of the will of God for their life and ministry.
THE SIMPLE FACT OF THE MATTER IS THAT WHEN THE LOVE
OF GOD IS POURED FORTH THROUGH HIS GLORIOUS CHURCH IN THIS FINAL HOUR VAST
MULTITUDES WILL BE SET FREE FROM WHATEVER BONDAGES THAT HAD HELD THEM IN
DARKNESS UP UNTIL THAT TIME
There
are many out in the world who are not far from the Kingdom! Within them there
is a growing desire to experience true (divine) love. The only thing that they
have seen up to this point is what the world calls "love" - which
isn't love at all, but rather only "selfishness refined" - to suit
its own purposes. The simple fact of the matter is that when the love of God is
poured forth through His Glorious Church in this final hour vast multitudes
will be set free from whatever bondages had held them in darkness up until that
time - not the least of which will be freedom from the fear of man. This
freedom from the fear of man will be absolutely necessary for one to break free
(and stay free) from the control (strong pull) of the spirit of anti-Christ in
this final hour that is, even now, beginning to strongly influence and affect
ALL that is apart from Christ.
Let us hear the words of the Father:
"THERE IS THE PROMISE TO EACH ONE WHO WILL
BELIEVE, THAT THEY SHALL BE EMPOWERED AND STRENGTHENED IN THE MAINTAINING OF A
PERFECT RELATIONSHIP WITH ME"
...."Nowhere
in My Word does it state or comment on how "easy" it is to walk
"cross-grain" against the law of sin and death and to remain out of
the trap of having fellowship with, or being conformed to, this evil world; but
there is the promise to each one who will believe, that they shall be empowered
and strengthened in the maintaining of a "perfect relationship" with
Me. It is their love for Me which drives My children on in obedience to My
Word, regardless of any persecution or hindrance laid across their path by the
Evil One. There are many who have received the authority I have given them and
they are controlling Satan and his forces, by the words of their mouth. One is
not able to measure the pleasure I receive when My children continually make
the decision, by an act of their will, to love Me (obey Me) in all that they
do. Truly this earth could not contain the blessing which I desire to pour
forth upon the children of obedience!
"YOU SHALL SEE IN THE COMING HOURS AND DAYS, A
POURING FORTH OF MY LOVE AND POWER WHICH WILL SHAKE THIS WORLD AND ITS SIN TO
THE VERY CORE!"
You shall
see in the coming hours and days, a pouring forth of My love and power which
will shake this world and its sin to the very core! All the times that My
children have stood in faith against the forces of darkness, shall bring forth
fruit in such a way, that the world shall know that God Almighty is in league
with them, and they shall stand in awe of the things which shall come to pass
because of the love and faith which have been continually exercised in My name.
There is nothing "natural" about My Church, but only supernatural.
For does not My power transcend the realm of "soulish" power? Truly I
say to you I am a rewarder of those who seek Me with a pure heart and indeed
they shall see Me, and all the people shall see that My hand is mightily upon
My beloved ones!"....
"UNLESS ONE TRULY SEEKS ME WITH THEIR WHOLE
HEART, THEY SHALL IN SOME WAY BE DIRECTED TOWARDS THE PATHS OF
UNRIGHTEOUSNESS"
...."The
darkness that has affected so many of My children is a most dangerous thing!
For unless one truly seeks Me with their "whole" heart, they shall in
some way be directed towards the paths of unrighteousness. Each one of My
children must realize the extreme danger of continued fellowship with the
"world" - for the world is perishing rapidly and, surely, as each one
of My children have "believed", so shall it be done unto
them"....
"THE WORDS OF BOTH THE
RIGHTEOUS AND THE UNRIGHTEOUS SHALL COME TO PASS AT A GREATLY ACCELERATED
PACE"
...."One
of the "highest" forms of self-exaltation is found in the desire to
speak apart from the unction of the Holy Spirit. It is because of the failure
of many of My children to abide in My Word - and therefore not speak My Word at
all times - which has caused both "error and tradition" to darken the
hearts and minds of many of My people. Truly I say to you, all shall be judged
according to the words which have proceeded forth from their mouths, and you
shall surely see each one's work become evident according to those words which
they have freely spoken. Indeed, the words of both the righteous and the
unrighteous shall come to pass at a "greatly accelerated pace",
thereby separating the children of life and the children of death; the children
of faith and the children of fear; the children of Almighty God and the
children of Satan. And while the world continues to grovel in its darkness, I
shall raise up many great and shining lights to minister My truth to My people.
Take no heed of those who pride themselves in "worldly" wisdom, but
rather keep your eyes focused on Me; for the time has come for all the words
which I have spoken concerning My Church to come to pass in the
earth!"....
...."The
prerequisite to having an "understanding heart" is to maintain a
sensitive heart before Me"....
...."One
cannot "maintain" fear and not walk in darkness"....
...."Anytime
one of My children "maintains" sin in their life they are under the
influence of a "spirit of independence"....
...."I do
not give out My wisdom freely to those who have not first made the
"quality decision" to hear that which I have to say and then act upon
it accordingly"....
"IT IS MY DEEPEST HEART DESIRE FOR EACH ONE OF
MY CHILDREN TO DWELL IN THE HOLY PLACE OF MY PRESENCE IN ORDER THAT THE EVIL
ONE MIGHT NOT TOUCH THEM IN THIS MOST CRITICAL HOUR"
...."Because
of the "failure" of many to give My Word pre-eminence in their
"entire" lives, their minds remain "unrenewed" in certain
areas. For is it not a "truth" that failure to fellowship with My
Word means "certain fellowship with the world? It is My deepest heart
desire for each one of My children to "dwell" in the holy place of My
presence in order that the Evil One might not "touch" them in this
most critical hour - and in not being able to touch them, have "no
influence" whatsoever over their lives. It is a most dangerous time for
one of My children to hold to "anything" that is apart from Me, for
like a "heavy anchor", failure to "let go" shall cause them
to sink into the darkness "below". Time and time again I have warned
My children of being "conformed" to the world and its ways, but their
refusal to hearken to the voice of My Spirit in this last hour, has led them
away from the narrow path of perfect obedience and onto the "broad path of
destruction". Indeed, it is "harder to believe than not to", but
it is faith that I have called every one of My children to and therefore, if
they choose to carry on - being influenced "solely" by the words and
actions of others who are not led by My Spirit, then they shall reap fully all
that they have sown to in unbelief.
"THE DISCIPLINE OF BRINGING EVERY
THOUGHT CAPTIVE TO MY WORD (PERFECT OBEDIENCE) IS OF EXTREME IMPORTANCE!"
...."When
the spirit-man is kept in dominance over the soul (and body) then the "mind"
becomes simply a "servant" to the spirit in the carrying out of My
holy plans and purposes. But when the soul (the mind, the will and the
emotions) is "allowed" to control one's existence then the mind
(thought-life) dominates (squelches) the "divine impulses" that are
"continually" rising up out of the spirit-man. The
"discipline" of bringing every thought captive to My Word (perfect
obedience) is of "extreme" importance! For the failure to do so
"negates" that one's effectiveness in establishing My Kingdom in the
earth and in edifying My people!"....
"AS ONE ABIDES IN MY WORD THEIR THOUGHT-LIFE SHALL BE A SPONTANEOUS
BY-PRODUCT OF THE MIND OF CHRIST"
...."The
first and main characteristic of one being "transformed" continually
by the "renewing" of their mind is that they will no longer lean upon
their own understanding. Therefore, as one abides in My Word their
"thought-life" shall be a spontaneous product of the "mind of
Christ". Failure to abide in My Word shall allow the Evil One to inject
"thoughts" (lies) that shall supercede the "mind of Christ"
in one's thinking until such a time as one is back in perfect fellowship with
Me. From this one can see clearly that the spirit-man must be kept in the place
of a "continual" dominance over the "flesh" (soul and body)
in order that the "divine impulses" rising up out of the spirit
continually supercede the mind of the flesh!"....
...."The
"spiritual impulses" (glimpses) which rise up out of a heart wholly
given shall become "full blown" revelation as they guard their heart
with all diligence!"....
"A WHOLESOME OR PERFECT FAITH IS ONE WHICH KEEPS
ITS EYES FIXED FIRMLY ON MY WORD"
...."It
is futile for My children to attempt to walk in faith by the power of the
flesh, for faith comes by hearing and hearing by My Word; indeed all things
come into being and are upheld by the power of My Word, therefore it is of the
greatest importance for My children to discern the difference between fleshly
striving and standing fast on My Word. As I have said before an
"unwholesome" faith attempts to peek around corners, always with a
certain amount of reliance upon the five physical senses, apart from My Word.
Therefore a "wholesome" or perfect faith is one which keeps its eyes
fixed firmly on My Word. Did I not say to My children, "Keep your eyes
fixed firmly on (My Word) Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith? And is it
not also written that the Word became flesh, and again that the Word was God?
"MY CHILDREN
MUST REALIZE THAT I EXPECT NOTHING OF THEM APART FROM A PURE AND SIMPLE
DEVOTION TO MY WORD"
As My
children develop a "mature" faith, their reliance on the five
physical senses shall diminish and indeed their senses will have become trained
to discern both good and evil by the "habitual practice" of obedience
to the spiritual principles and commands I have set forth in My Word. My
children must realize that I expect nothing of them apart from a pure and
simple devotion to My Word - which, again, will manifest in the obedience which
comes only from a pure and loving heart. Is it not written to obey is better
than sacrifice? If My children notice their eyes beginning to succumb to the
"futile" pressure by which the Evil One attempts to lure them outside
the covenants of promise, all they need to do is repent in their heart, for in
discerning quickly any potential seed of unbelief, every thought shall be
brought captive to the obedience of My Word and My beloved and precious ones
shall dwell securely in the blessed land which I have provided for them in
Christ Jesus"....
"IT IS FUTILE FOR ONE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ME
WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT MAINTAIN AN ATTITUDE OF HEART WHICH SEEKS ITS OWN"
...."If
one of My children attempt to walk in the "comfort" of the Holy
Spirit apart from the "fear of the Lord", then they shall have placed
themselves in a place wherein they must produce a "counterfeit"
comfort; for truly I say to you, the comfort which is a spontaneous
manifestation of My Spirit and of My love, can in no way operate apart from the
"active" exercising of faith and trust in Me. This is in no way just
a matter of "outward" acknowledgment but a matter of the
"inward" state of one's heart. Therefore, it is futile for one to
acknowledge Me with their lips, but "maintain" an attitude of heart
which seeks its own! Indeed it is this "selfish" and continued
rebellious attitude that one takes which causes them to reach out in the
darkness of their "own" understanding for that which already belongs
to them in Christ - that is, the supernatural peace and comfort which passes
all understanding and the joy which produces spontaneously the only
"strength" strong enough for them to "overcome" -
regardless of any circumstance they may find themselves in.
"I SHALL EXALT ALL THOSE OF MY CHILDREN WHO
HAVE SOUGHT ABOVE ALL ELSE TO WALK IN THE TRUE LOVE - THE LOVE THAT HAS ITS
SOURCE ON HIGH"
To
the degree that one "holds part back", that is, to the degree that
they are not willing to do all of My will at all times, it is to that degree
that they shall in some way, however subtle, attempt to "produce" a
counterfeit peace, and without realizing it they shall be "empowered"
by a counterfeit love. Is there any word or action that can be spoken or
taken, apart from the revealed knowledge of My Word and the unction of My
Spirit and still be called love? The answer is no! The time has now come
wherein each man's work shall become evident, and many shall call those of My
children walking in love; loveless, arrogant, self-seeking narrow-minded, and
they shall be accused of walking in a manner which does not serve
"My" interests. But truly I say to you, I shall shatter the hardness
of the accuser's hearts and I shall show them to be the ones whom they have aptly
described presumptuously in their own ignorance; and I shall exalt all those of
My children who have sought above all else to walk in the "true" love
- the love that has it's source on high.
"TAKE NO THOUGHT OR FEAR FOR WHAT FLESH AND
BLOOD MAY THINK"
Hold
fast in the blessed assurance that the love and wisdom of Almighty God shall
always be vindicated by it's deeds! Take no thought or fear for what flesh and
blood may think - remembering always that they only are aware of what they
themselves are and they are unable to, in their sinfulness and rebelliousness,
understand My ways. Therefore, with single eye, advance, knowing that I shall
surely keep you every step of the way. For it is only the power of My love that
shall enable My children to overcome - and overcome they shall as they seek
only to do the things which are pleasing to Me! My children must not be
concerned about being "appreciated" as they maintain their
"vigil" on the narrow path of perfect obedience; for whether or not
they ever receive "thanksgiving" from flesh and blood, is of no
consequence, for truly I say to you I shall reward each one of My servants
"superabundantly" both in the remainder of their time on earth and in
the ages to come. My children must not believe the lies of the Evil One and
they must not be moved to "seek" a reward in their own strength - for
they have My word already that their reward is great and that all of their
"labour" in the Lord is not in vain (futile). Therefore, let all
those who truly love Me run the race with a "perfect" endurance and
all these things which I have spoken of shall become clearly evident in their
own lives - and they shall be a blessing (empowerment) above all blessings to
all those who cross their path"....
*****
MEDITATIONS ON THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE:
+ Very
few come into this place of daily waiting in silence upon God in fellowship
with Him and His Word and there are two simple reasons for this. First, we are
so afraid of silence that we chase ourselves from one event to the next in
order not to have to spend a moment alone with ourselves, in order not to have
to look at ourselves in the mirror. We know that those times when we have to be
alone are often the most comfortless and fruitless of times for us. But we are
not only afraid of ourselves and of self-discovery, we are much more afraid of
God - that He may disturb us and discover who we really are, that He may take
us with Him into His solitude and deal with us according to His will. We are
afraid of such lonely awful encounters with God, and we avoid them, so that He
may not suddenly come "too near" to us. It would be too dreadful to
us to have to face God directly, to have to answer to Him. Our smiles would
have to disappear; for once something would have to be taken seriously, and we
are not used to that. This anxiety is a mark of our times; we live in fear that
we may suddenly find ourselves before the Eternal One.
That is one
reason. The other is that we are too indolent in our religious life. Perhaps we
once made a start, but how soon we went to sleep again. We say we are not in
the mood, and since religion is a matter of mood, we must wait until it
overtakes us. And then we wait and wait for years, perhaps to the end of our
lives, until we are once again in the "mood" for religion. There is a
great deception behind all of this. We may regard religion as a matter of mood
if we wish, but God is not determined by our moods; one does not wait until
overtaken by a "feeling" to encounter Him. The person who waits upon
moods is impoverished. If the painter only wanted to paint when in the mood for
it, he would not get very far. In religion, as in art and science, along with
the times of high excitement, there are times of sober work and practice. We
must practice our communication with God, otherwise we will not find the right
tone, the right word, the right language, when God surprises us with His
presence. Prayer must be practised. It is a fatal error to confuse religion
with sentimentality. Religion (true devotion) is work, perhaps the most
difficult and certainly the holiest work which a human being can do. How
miserable to be content with saying, "I am not religiously inclined,"
when there is a God who wants to have us as His own. It is simply an evasion.
Certainly, it will be harder for one person than for another, but we may be
sure that no one can advance without diligent work and disciplined obedience.
This is why even our silence before God takes practice and work; it takes daily
fortitude to expose ourselves to God's Word and to allow ourselves to be judged
by it; it requires daily renewal as we rejoice in the love of God.
*****
GOLDEN MANNA FROM THE MOUNT
"IF I AM FOR YOU, WHO CAN BE AGAINST YOU"
Bill Burns
bulletin@spiritofprophecy.com
http://ft111.com
All you
must do is desire to be that which I have called you to be, for then I shall
give strength of purpose and strength of character. I will provide the
anointing that breaks every yoke of bondage. If it is truly your desire, I
shall cause it to be your quest. If I am for you, who can be against you? No
one! You will certainly fulfill your destiny. Be of good cheer; I have not
forgotten you. Rise up and be strengthened for your purposes, says the Lord.
Prayer: Father, strengthen me
and cause me to fulfill my destiny in Christ. Help me and cause me to be an
overcomer, and remind me, Lord God, that when I get weak I will become strong
in You and in the power of Your might.
"I AM BRINGING FORTH A GLORIOUS CHURCH
WITHOUT SPOT OR WRINKLE"
I say
to you, My people, that the victory that you are about to achieve in this time
will be far, far more reaching than you can even imagine. It is found within My
purposes to give you the overflow of the abundance of the storehouse of My
kingdom as I give gifts to My Bride for the preparation of the wedding feast.
But, in this day I say that the greatest victories are before you. Dare to
believe and pull yourself up, as they say, by your boot straps. Lift up the
hands that hang down in weakness, and strengthen the knees that shake and
tremble before the powers that are aligned against you. Remember that I am the
Lord of Hosts, and I will strengthen you and bring you through to victory. I am
bringing forth the glorious church without spot or wrinkle, and you are My
church empowered by the spirit of fire, wind and water as you come to new
places, new heights in My kingdom. Get ready to move from the Church Age to the
Kingdom Age, for you are kingdom children. Your destiny will now be revealed
through your circumstances as I call you to pray as you have never prayed
before and to prophesy as you have never prophesied before. I will open the
eyes of your understanding, and you shall see My purposes, says the Lord. When
you speak them, they shall come forth!
*****
YOU ARE GOING TO GROW UP AND ASCEND TO A NEW SPIRITUAL LEVEL
Marsha Burns
bulletin@spiritofprophecy.com
http://ft111.com
Beloved,
you are about to arise and come up. You are going to grow up and ascend to a
new spiritual level. Many of you have been isolated and separated from the Body
of Christ because of disappointment and wounding. But, I tell you that the time
is coming when your wounds will be healed. The scars will remain, but the pain
will be gone. You will be restored to true fellowship with members My Body,
says the Lord, for truly I am gathering My people to establish My kingdom in
the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:1-6 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you
to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness
and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love
endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one
body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one
Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and
through all, and in you all.
I HAVE OPENED DOORS BEFORE YOU
I
have opened doors before you and have made a way of breakthrough in various
areas of your experience. What you must do is discern between what is good and
what is evil. Seek Me for clarity so that you will know absolutely what is true
and what is false. I will answer you with peace that surpasses your
understanding. Do not move ahead until you have peace, says the Lord.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
I WILL MOVE YOU IN A FLOW OF BLESSINGS THAT WILL
SERVE YOU WELL
You
are entering a short season that will require continued flexibility. The more
determined you are to have your way and the more rigid you are in keeping your
schedule the more difficulties you will face. If you will hold your plans
loosely it will be easier to make changes when necessary. Be sensitive to the
leading of My Spirit. As you yield to My flow, I will move you in a flow of
blessings that will serve you well, says the Lord.
Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his
steps.
YOU CAN SUBJECT YOUR EMOTIONS TO THE AUTHORITY OF
THE SPIRIT
Watch
for stormy moments that will give you an opportunity to maintain peace. Be
aware that you do not have to react emotionally to difficult situations. You
can subject your emotions to the authority of the Spirit and respond with
wisdom and understanding. These moments of overcoming evil with good will
produce a leap in your spiritual growth. It will be well worth swallowing your
pride and yielding to My Spirit, says the Lord.
Mark 4:39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,
"Peace, be still!" And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
YOU WILL NOT GO TO THEM, THEY WILL COME TO YOU
I have been reminded the past few days of a word the Lord gave me a
long time ago. He said, "You will not go to them, they will come to
you." He was speaking of not compromising. He wants us to take a stand. I
hear Him even now saying, "Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.
Stand strong in your place of righteousness and in your place of authority and
let those around you come to that place of strength. Stay put in your place of
destiny and do not compromise righteousness for the sake of acceptance."
Ephesians 6:13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
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THE FATHER'S VISION AND PLAN FOR THE GLORIOUS (LOCAL) CHURCH
PART FOUR
A TIME OF
DEFINITE TRANSITION
As I have spoken many
times before there is coming a time of definite ("severe" might be a
better word for all those who have not pursued a true life of faith) transition
from the "carnal" church to the Glorious Church. That time is now
upon us and will result in many, many things happening "suddenly" -
so suddenly that even many people that have been believing for years concerning
the visions and revelations that the Father has given them will almost be
"surprised" at not only the suddenness, but also the "way"
that He has brought things forth. Everything that comes forth into the lives of
His faithful and obedient ones will come forth in such a way as to exceed
abundantly even their highest hopes and expectations of what He would do -
without exception!
"THE WISDOM OF THIS WORLD AND ANY RELIGIOUS
THINKING AT ALL SHALL SURELY BE CONFOUNDED"
Ultimately the Glorious
Church shall soon be seen to be the only entity in the earth that has both the
answers and the capacity to deliver - those who desire to be delivered - from
death unto life and there will be a great crying out for the true apostles and
prophets and the wisdom of God abiding within them. Just like Joseph the wisdom
that they impart will turn around the entire path of nations in this most
critical time. Everything that we, as the Body of Christ, have been prepared
for from before the foundations of the earth is now upon us! I have been
blessed with such a clear vision by the Father in these days of the
"magnitude" of the time that is now upon us, that my previous
"thought patterns" seem like just a blur in light of the glorious,
glorious things that are about to manifest in our midst. The whole concept of
what He is doing is so simple (yet absolute) that the wisdom of this world and
any religious thinking at all shall surely be confounded.
A "FOOL PROOF" PLAN - AND THE EXTREME DANGER OF "FELLOWSHIP" WITH
THE "WORLD"
The Father's plan for
the establishment of the Glorious Church is a "fool proof" plan -
meaning that no fool (one who has any self-agenda at all) will be able to enter
into it. It will be a Church - both individually and corporately - that
operates on revelation knowledge alone, with no self-seeking at all. There is
nothing but failure in the "flesh" and nothing but absolute victory
in holding fast to the love and wisdom of God. The time has truly come for
every Christian to clearly know the difference between the two! EVERY Kingdom
work needs to be founded on a revelation from God - especially when it concerns
some kind of involvement with the "world" (e.g. finances). This would
include ALL involvement with "flesh and blood" - even other
Christians - and, even if it might "appear" to be the best or easiest
way. Without exception, ANY involvement with those whose hearts are not at
least "towards" God (and only He Himself knows who those are) will
end up taking down the work (leaven) - and because of the lateness of the hour
it WILL NOT rise again. The point of that last statement is that all those
whose hearts are "wholly given" to the purposes of God have had years
of training and dealing so that every ground of "self-agenda" - and
the fear of what others might think - has been removed, and thus there is no
more room for "error" (rebellion).
I would say this to all those whose hearts are
wholly given:
HAVE NO FEAR! NONE WHATSOEVER!
I am telling you
right now that the Father has everything under control and He has everything
perfectly prepared to establish His True Church in power throughout the entire
earth. Every "true" prayer [prayer that is motivated by the love of
God and the revelation of His Will (Word)] that has been prayed by any member
of the Body is about to be answered. It does not matter how
"hopeless" it may "appear" - it will be fully answered as
the "unlimited" power of God is poured forth through His holy
vessels! Make whatever final arrangements; tie up any loose ends (spiritually
speaking) and make any "minor adjustments" necessary and enter into
the "fulness" of all that the Father has prepared you to walk in
because I am telling you this now: after what I saw in the vision of the
True Local Church that the Father blessed me with, we will not be in this earth
for very long once this "explosion" of God's Presence begins to gain
full momentum because, quite simply, the earth will not be able to contain us!
THE MAGNITUDE OF THE IMPACT OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
In the past nearly two
thousand years, we have seen certain individuals and even small remnants
(groups) of God's people abide in a perfect obedience and we have seen the
impact of their lives upon both the church and the "world". But it is
certain that compared to what we are about to see these lives - as glorious as
they were - are just a "glimpse" compared to the "soon
manifestation" of the Glorious Church through which the entire earth shall
be filled with the glory of God - a remnant of God's people through whom the
"former and the latter rain" shall be poured out as a
"flood". There is no possible way for any one of us to fully
comprehend at this time the "magnitude" of the "impact"
that this outpouring shall have in one way or another on "every
facet" of human existence before we leave here. Recalling a word that the
Father spoke to me some time ago, He said:
"There
is no limit to what I can accomplish through one who will diligently keep their
spirit-man in dominance over their soul and body".
One then can begin
to imagine what will happen in this earth when thousands upon thousands of
God's children begin to guard their hearts with "all" diligence!
Certain hospitals shall "supernaturally" be emptied as the power of
God flows down every hall way and throughout every room - driving out every
sickness and disease and the "spirits" behind them. And the
"spirit of death" - the final foe - shall literally be put to flight
before the "continuous onslaught" of God's children in this last
hour! Even this slight glimpse into the time of the Glorious Church is
"mind-boggling"! And thus our only recourse, as the sons and
daughters of God is to abide moment to moment in the "Spirit of wisdom and
revelation" so that each of us individually - as we are diligent to obey
can bring about the divinely ordained, corporate, glorious manifestation of the
Body of Christ in this last hour. For us to walk in anything less than
"revelation" - moment to moment, day to day, would serve only to
impede this most glorious outpouring. Again, one thing that the Father has made
superabundantly clear to me is this: in this last hour "all those"
who "truly" desire to be completely freed shall be completely freed
and all those who "refuse" to be freed shall abide in an ever increasing
state of death, darkness and bondage!
"THERE IS NO FORCE IN THIS EARTH THAT SHALL BE
ABLE TO STAND AGAINST US IN THIS LAST HOUR"
As I mentioned earlier
it is very difficult to put into physical words what I have been shown in my
spirit but I will say this: what is going to happen in and through the Glorious
Church in the time we have remaining in this dispensation is far beyond all that
even the most sanctified and consecrated saint could begin to imagine.
Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves and awaken from the drowsiness that causes
us to "underestimate", in any way, the All-Powerful, All-Knowing and
Ever Present God that we serve. There is NO force in this earth that shall be
able to stand against us in this last hour - as we go forth as
"vessels" filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit. By the power of
the Holy Spirit those whose hearts are wholly given to God have been made
"fit" vessels that have been perfectly prepared through many long
years (in some cases) of trial and tribulation. These divinely ordained
"trials and tests" have refined and purified them even to the
innermost core of their very being. This army that the Father has raised up for
this hour will be - and already is - the most powerful corporate force this
earth has ever known, and this shall clearly be seen in a very short time. The
persecutions that Satan has attempted to stop the advent of a holy Remnat have failed,
and the only thing that remains for him is to experience the terror and
devastation (annihilation) that shall be released upon in great power and light
from the Throne Room of God.
All my love in the Anointed One
and His Anointing
Glenn H. Jackson