FIRE BY NIGHT

"Reflections Upon Reflections" [of The Father's Heart]


...."You, in Your great compassion, did not forsake them in the wilderness; The pillar of cloud did not leave them by day, to guide them on their way, nor the pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they were to go".... Nehemiah 9:19 NASB

JANUARY 3RD


                                           THE FATHER ORCHESTRATES ALL THINGS ACCORDING TO HIS ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE

Words of prophecy:

*          Do not be dismayed or staggered at what you are experiencing circumstantially in your life, My child. For I say to you this day, what you see is only the manifestation of those things which you have sought from Me in prayer. And truly, truly I say to you, the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Rejoice My beloved one for what you have sown in tears you shall surely reap in joy.


...."When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with joyful shouting; then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. Restore our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the South. Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him"....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Psalm 126:1-6 NASB


Many times, we find ourselves in circumstances that could best be described as "overwhelming". In the course of a life that is "wholly" given to the highest will and purpose of the Father there needs to be a complete separation from the "world" [and its selfish and prideful ways] as well as a "detachment" from every mind-set and pattern in our lives that was formed in the strength of our own selfish desire and understanding [Romans 12:1-2]. Because of these things [and because the Father orchestrates ALL things according to His eternal perspective], we are often "confronted" [as we go forth in obedience to the command of the Lord] with situations in our sphere of existence that defy any sort of logic or natural reasoning [Isaiah 55:8-12]. Oftentimes, we are misunderstood and, thus, are falsely accused and suffer much reproach for doing the very thing that we were instructed to do. It is in these times, particularly, that we must [consciously] remain rooted and grounded in the Word of God - KNOWING that "everything is right on schedule" concerning the Father's highest purpose for us. In the early days of our commitment to serve God with ALL of our heart we prayed many fervent [passionate] prayers [prayers that were the spontaneous fruit of His love {the Spirit of Love} beginning to be shed abroad in our heart] [Romans 5:5]. These prayers were heard on high, and set in motion the perfect unfolding of all things concerning the fulfillment of all that we were created for, in Christ.
Many times in my life throughout the years I have been in the midst of a tumultuous situation - wondering [almost to the point of "dismay"] what was going on - and EVERY time the Holy Spirit would bring to my remembrance [John 14:26] a prayer that I had prayed before the Father, and He gave me a deep assurance in my heart that the situation at hand was simply part of the divine process for entrance into the fullness of Kingdom-position and destiny.

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE SPIRITUAL PRESSURE IS SO GREAT THAT WE ARE TEMPTED SORELY TO LASH OUT AGAINST THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN USED AGAINST US

I am not speaking here of the times when we have situations arise that are the result of sin in our lives - in those times we must, of course, repent and receive forgiveness - and then, simply, go on in the will of God [having been cleansed from ALL unrighteousness] [1 John 1:9]. I am speaking of the times when the Enemy is working overtime to provoke us [in any way he can] to depart from the love walk. There are times when the spiritual pressure is so great that we are tempted sorely to lash out against those who have been used against us, and this is why it is very important for those who are truly seeking God to have a deep revelation in their heart of the spiritual reality that their "battle" is NEVER against "flesh and blood" [Ephesians 6:11-12]. Having a revelation of this will keep the child of God in the "high place" [Ephesians 2:6] - the place wherein one is not ignorant of Satan's schemes [2 Corinthians 2:11-12]. These are the days wherein all will reap the harvest that they have sown to [1 Corinthians 3:10-15]. Those who have sown in faith, love and obedience will SURELY enter into the fullness of God's will for their life and ministry in this hour. The Father has seen every tear throughout the years that was shed in the course of one laying their life down for righteousness' sake [1 Peter 4:12-14] and, now, those tears shall turn into joyful shouting - a joyful shouting that will not only empower one to enter into the place that the Father has prepared for them but, also, cause those who cross their path to say, "The Lord has done great things for them"!

"dismay" - to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; to surprise in such a manner as to disillusion; to alarm; perturb;