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 27TH

               
                                                                                              KEEP YOUR EYES "FIXED" ON JESUS
                   
Words of prophecy: 

*          ...."It is now the time of moving [in and by the power of My Spirit] all those who are truly seeking Me into that place where I desire them to be, and I shall bring together My holy apostles and prophets and I shall establish them in the areas from which they shall operate in this final hour. All those of My children who truly love Me must seek Me diligently in prayer in these days in order that they might come to know the place that I have called them to, and that they might gain a revelation of those whom they are to be "associated" with. For this matter of true unity [one accord] - and the pure "corporate anointing" that is its spontaneous by-product - is of great importance and, because of this, Satan is attempting to lead many away from the place where I desire them to be. Let it be clearly understood that I do not have "two" places for My children to be and, truly I say to you, the time is short! Therefore, let all those who would truly be found serving Me, hearken to the voice of My Spirit for when all have entered their "proper place", they shall see My Glory descend upon them, and they shall go forth in great power and authority to do mighty deeds [exploits] in My name! This is a time wherein I desire My children to proceed forth [in every word they speak and every action they take] with a holy caution - refusing to move in any way [big or small], until they have received a revelation of My Will in their heart. In this way, they shall "safeguard" against all of the deceptions of the Evil One. Truly I say to you, there is not one who, in knowing [having a revelation of] those wondrous things that shall soon come to pass in and through My Glorious Church, would desire to be in the "wrong place". For I shall open up the heavens and pour forth blessings that shall continually thrill the hearts of My beloved ones!"....


        ...."Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God"....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Hebrews 12:1-2 NASB

        ...."Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory"....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Colossians 3:1-4 NASB

 
          One thing that is very important to remember [as one continues to seek the fullness of the Father's plan for their life and ministry] is they must just simply continue to keep their eyes "fixed" on Jesus [the Word of God]. For it is ONLY in the "maintaining" of this heart-attitude [keeping one's eyes fixed on the "things above"] that one can continually rise above the deep darkness that is even now beginning to consume all those whose hearts are not "wholly" given to God - those who have continued to remain in heart-fellowship with the world and its ways [fear, selfishness, rebellion etc]. One must never fear those whose first and foremost desire is to hold to the "outward" formalities of "denominationalism", but rather, in love and faith and obedience continue to intercede for all those they know who are caught in ANY form of religious bondage - while at the same time maintaining [guarding] their own heart with ALL diligence so that they might continually be found to be a glorious light to all those who cross their path. It is the Father's plan to raise up a Glorious Church that will literally draw - by His great and awesome love [much like a magnet] - all those who truly desire to fulfil the fullness of their destiny in Christ right out of the midst of those who proclaim their faithfulness to God, but refuse to lay down their selfish desires and the self-agendas that are their spontaneous by-product. It is a very dangerous thing in these days to be in "heart-fellowship" with anyone who is not truly seeking first the Kingdom of God - and the release of His "righteousness" in all that they say and do!
 
THE "RELIGIOUS" ESTABLISHMENT ALWAYS SEEKS TO "FORCE" ANYTHING OR ANYONE WHO DOES NOT AGREE WITH IT TO CONFORM TO ITS WAY OF THINKING
 
          There are many precious saints throughout the Body of Christ in these days who, in their obedience to the Holy Spirit, have found themselves persecuted by the "religious establishment". They are being compelled to forsake the path the Father has clearly directed them onto and are being asked to "come under" the "covering" that their local denomination or "fellowship" offers. Let it once again be clearly stated that the Father is about to move forth in great power to remove ALL "stumbling blocks" [one who sets their heart on their own interests and NOT God's interests] from the path of all those whose hearts are seeking the fullness of His glorious plan for their life and ministry. He will deal very harshly in this hour with those who continue to hold fast to their "own" agendas and yet proclaim their words and actions to be of God! The only "covering" that the true believer needs they already have in the form of the love of the Father, the precious Blood of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. As those who are seeking the fullness of the Father's will concerning their fellowship - regardless of how big or small it is - continue on in obedience to the leading and guiding of the Holy Spirit THEN He will establish the proper delegated authorities [overseers] in His perfect timing [if they are not already in place]. The Father is doing a glorious work in our midst, and it is extremely important to ALWAYS remember that His ultimate aim is to establish a Church that does nothing apart from Christ [the Anointed One and His Anointing] in order that Jesus might once again have pre-eminence in our midst at ALL times. This is how the harvest will be gathered: all that is said and done by the Glorious Church will be by the unadulterated power of the Holy Spirit - and His power alone. A very high target indeed, but we have a mighty God!

                                                      A WORD TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE TRULY SEEKING FIRST THE KINGDOM:
 
            Again, it is extremely important to "fellowship" ONLY where the Holy Spirit leads one. If one is in a situation where somebody who is offering to prophesy, pray or lay hands on them but they [for whatever reason] do not have peace then they must refuse. If the person who offered the prayer is truly walking and operating in love then they will just move on. If they are "in the flesh" they will become offended because their deepest intent and motivation all along was to be "seen" and "heard". It, of course, can be downright dangerous - spiritually speaking - in fellowships who are not walking in the Glory of God, as Satan is continually attempting to infiltrate gatherings and release his darkness and death - both from the pulpit and in the midst of the congregation. This is precisely why the Father is establishing many "glorious connections" in these days and moving many "sheep" to their proper pasture [true spiritual environment] - one without "wolves" and "serpents" and "scorpions"! As far as seeking what your next move is: Do not step out presumptuously - whatever the cost. Seek the Father for the necessary revelation, and do not allow yourself to be moved by "anything" other than the pure revelation from the Throne Room - that will SURELY be forthcoming as you continue to minister to Him in the "inner chamber".

        ...."But seek [aim at and strive after] first of all His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right], and then all these things taken together will be given you besides"....
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Matthew 6:33 The Amplified Translation