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 24TH


IN EACH LIFE THAT IS WHOLLY GIVEN TO GOD THERE WILL COME THE TIME WHEN THAT FAITHFUL ONE WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE PLACE WHERE THEY MUST PERSEVERE IN THE WILL OF THE FATHER THROUGH THEIR FAITH IN HIS WORD - AND HIS WORD ALONE!


Words of prophecy:

*       ...."Until My children come to that place of total "abandonment" - as far as having a dependence upon their own skills and talents [strength] - they shall, to the degree they "lean upon their own understanding", block the flow of the anointing that abides within them. Even the smallest trials of faith and confrontations against fear are "calculated" by Me to unlock the heart, and set it free from the "vestiges" of sin-consciousness and self-consciousness - thus leading one into the fullness of a righteousness-consciousness and a love-consciousness"....


...."Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations. Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience. But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing..... Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor's] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him".... 
                                                                                                                                                                                          James 1:2-4,12 The Amplified Translation


          It is time now for all believers, regardless of how far removed they may "feel" from the "fullness" of their calling, to hearken unto the voice of the Lord wherever they are, and separate themselves unto the Word of God in the "inner chamber" - ON HIS TERMS. "Perseverance" [endurance] is a key word in the life of every Christian - and that shall most certainly be seen in this last of the last hour. In each life that is wholly given to God there will come the time when that faithful one will be brought to the place where they must persevere in the will of the Father through their faith [revelation] in His Word - and His Word alone! Regardless of where one is at this moment - spiritually speaking - they must begin to operate on, and persevere in, the absolute principles of faith and the Kingdom that are found in the Word of God if they truly desire to enter into their true "Kingdom-position", in Christ.

"FAITH UNTO LIFE AND ENLARGEMENT - THROUGH ADVERSITY"

     After hearing T. Austin Sparks [a very, very precious man of God - who is already Home] preach on this topic I have come into a deeper understanding of why we MUST come into - or have - "certain" circumstances ordered by God otherwise we would never [and I say never] - come into the depth of faith and the enlargement of heart necessary to complete the glorious task that we, as the remnant Church, have been called to. So while, at times, many circumstances have been what one might call "incomprehensible" it is most important to know and realize that as one continues to walk by faith [through an abiding love] THEN their toil will NEVER be found to be in vain [futile] [1Corinthians 15:58] nor will they ever be disappointed in the marvelous work that the Father is accomplishing [and shall, ultimately, accomplish] in their life and ministry - without exception! Some day, in the not too distant future, everything we have been believing for shall spring forth in the Father's perfect ordering [unfolding] - and that will most certainly be a glorious day! But, in the meantime, we can have the deep assurance [know] in our heart that EVERY step in between is not only of the utmost importance to His entire plan and purpose for us but also the SURE and certain means to His perfect end for all those in our sphere of existence and beyond. Even though it "looks", at times, as though there are many "uncertainties" before us the reality of the entire situation is that the Father has everything under His perfect ordering. Faith - UNTO life and enlargement through adversity: it is the Father's way to bring each one of us, as His beloved children, into the place wherein He can pour forth His great love upon us and lavish upon us the fullness of the great blessings that belong to us, in Christ. So do not be discouraged in ANY way! Hold fast the vision [revelation] that is abiding in your heart [regardless of present circumstances] KNOWING that the Father is faithful to finish the work that He has begun in you [1 Thessalonians 5:23-24], and that it shall surely see its perfect completion by His great and awesome power.

A WORD TO THOSE IN A TIME OF TURMOIL AND DISTRESSING CIRCUMSTANCES

In this time of turmoil and distressing circumstances the best possible thing that you can do is "begin" to bring EVERY thought captive to the Word of God [in other words replace every fear-filled thought with the scripture that applies to the circumstance that you are facing by speaking [proclaiming] it out loud] [2 Corinthians 10:5] - and simply ask and receive - and keep on asking for and receiving [accessing] - the Father's grace in EVERY situation that arises each day [Romans 5:1-2 KJV]. It will take some discipline and devotion on your part, but His grace is sufficient - and ONLY His grace - to deliver us from troublesome or difficult circumstances and elevate us to the fulness of our destiny in Christ [2 Corinthians 12:9]. This is a time of miracles [divine intervention] and great restoration in the midst of God's people - the restoration of all that Satan has stolen from us throughout the years. Hold fast to the steadfast hope that He is able to fulfil His highest purposes in your life - regardless of ANY past transgressions [1 John 1:9]. The love of the Father and the precious blood of Jesus are the two most powerful forces in the universe - and they will NEVER fail or forsake you.


...."No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. "Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. "Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go"....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Joshua 1:5-9 NASB