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
FEBRUARY 27TH
ENVIRONMENTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
[PART 6]
THE
"INNER CHAMBER" IS THE ULTIMATE TRUE SPIRITUAL ENVIRONMENT - AND,
ALSO, THE PLACE OF "PERFECT EMPOWERMENT"!
Words of prophecy:
* There will be those of My children who
shall be openly deceived by the Evil One in this hour - in spite of their
"apparent spirituality". For unless one's heart is "wholly
given" to Me in this last hour, and unless all things are discerned
through the light of My Spirit - that is, through a perfect dependence upon Him
as: Teacher, Counselor, and "sole" Guide, then even some of the
"elect" shall be deceived and be found to be fighting against My
"true" Church. But through the fullness of the anointing of fire upon
My true apostles and prophets all that has its source in darkness shall be
openly exposed. Many of those who have been "influenced" greatly by
the "Pentecostal" revival of the twentieth century [but have since
slipped into darkness], and all that which has been a result of a "spirit
of anti-denominationalism" [local fellowships that began in the Spirit
with a revelation of the danger of denominationalism but moved into spiritual
pride and self-righteousness {a "critical" spirit}] shall crumble and
fall. For truly I say to you, each and every step and action taken by My
children outside of the revelation of My Word and the unction of My Spirit,
shall crumble and fall and be utterly destroyed and, thus, shown clearly to be
a work that was not of Me.
...."There is no fear
in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love
turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with
it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached
the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love's complete perfection]"....
1 John 4:18 The Amplified Translation
...."Every good thing
given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of
lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow"....
James 1:17 NASB
This truth [revelation]
concerning the "inner chamber" and intimacy with the Father and His
Word is the deepest and most important Kingdom truth. It is the very principle
[for fellowship with the Creator] by which mankind was created in the
beginning. The Father, also, is the same yesterday, today and forever [Hebrews 13:8] and, thus, it is extremely important
for EVERY child of God to take that necessary step of faith [love] into His
loving arms on a daily basis. It is a "CONSCIOUS" STEP OF FAITH
at times, for the Enemy "dreads" the children of God entering into
this holy place - and, thus, it is certain that he will attempt through his
vile schemes to both hinder and, ultimately, stop one from entering in. It is
in this place of intimacy that we truly gain a deep revelation of the Father's
perfection [perfect love towards us] and that there is nothing whatsoever to
fear from Him - or in Him! I once had the same problems with intimacy that vast
untold thousands in the church have [or have had], and I can tell you that
there is a great and total deliverance available found simply in the presence
of the Father and His Word for all who will simply enter in. It [the
"inner chamber"] is THE ultimate, true spiritual environment [one that can be entered into regardless of present
circumstances or a present lack of a true corporate environment] -
and, also, it is THE place of "perfect empowerment" - whatever that
may mean specifically to each individual Christian. It is also THE place
wherein ALL the chains [bondages] of the past are dissolved by His perfect love
towards us - as we are faithful to enter into fellowship with Him day by day.
BEWARE
THE "SPIRIT OF DENOMINATIONALISM"
In these days, it
is extremely important for each and every believer to do exactly what the Holy
Spirit is speaking to their heart concerning "positioning". There are
many reasons for this being so important, but I believe that by far the most
important one is because: if believers are in "fellowship" with any
type of setting, group or "fellowship" that is in some way operating
under a "spirit of denominationalism" [and have thus
"plateau-ed" at some point far below the fullness of the Father's
[Will] THEN that one who is truly seeking first the Kingdom will IN SOME WAY
become "indoctrinated" in their thinking - and thus, they too will
fall short of the Father's Glorious plan for their life.
THE NEED FOR PERFECT CONFRONTATION AND THE DANGER OF SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS
I am in absolute
agreement with the need to "confront" anything, and everything, -
that stands in the path of the Father's plan in this last hour concerning the
establishment of true "spiritual environments" - for we must NEVER
allow Satan and his forces to take up residence in our midst. But it must be understood
that to spot a "problem" and, then, "immediately" do
whatever one deems necessary [in fear and/or pride] constitutes an act of
"self-righteousness" - thus making that one more guilty than the one
causing the problem. I have spoken and written this many times in the past:
Perfect love [obedience] in our ministry towards others ALWAYS involves both
obtaining a revelation of the Father's will and, THEN, allowing Him to reveal
His perfect timing through the moving [unction] of His Spirit [the Holy Spirit]
in our inner man. The Father may move immediately or it may require great
patience on our behalf, but His ultimate goal is ALWAYS to "lay the axe to
the root" in the ground in the heart of the one we are interceding for in
order for them to be totally [and eternally] set free - for anything less than
this entrance into the perfect liberty that is theirs, in Christ, would result
in them being found unfit for service in the Kingdom. This is precisely why a
"yielding" and "sensitive" [reverent] heart towards the
Father [and His Will] is the prerequisite to ALL "true" ministry. We
MUST be a people who desire more than anything else to be found carrying out
the fullness of the Father's Will and purpose with a pin-point accuracy - a
people who are willing at all times to exercise the necessary faith and
patience on the behalf of those the Holy Spirit puts in our sphere of existence
[both spiritually and physically].
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IN THESE DAYS FOR EVERY
CHRISTIAN TO COME TO A TRUE AND DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF THE POWER OF LOVE
As the true Remnant [those "dwelling" in a true spiritual environment
- regardless of what form {pattern} that may take] goes forth the
love abiding within them - both individually and corporately - will begin to
"attract" [again, like a powerful magnet] those in the world whose
heart is "towards" God. This tremendous outpouring of the Father's
love shall also have a great effect upon all those who [although they have
remained in some way under the bondage of the denominational structure] have a
heart that is still toward God and, thus, they have a "knowing" deep
within that there is a much higher calling and spiritual positioning for them
to be established in. This great outpouring of love will also cause any who
"wilfully maintain" a position of rebellion [under the direct
influence of the spirit of rebellion and the spirit of anti-christ] to be
radically repelled by the great force released through the outpouring of this
divine love. It is extremely important in these days for EVERY Christian to
come to a true and deep knowledge of the power of love. It is the greatest
force in this universe. It is God, Himself, in all of His Glory - for He IS
love!
IN THESE DAYS THERE ARE MANY TRUE SPIRITUAL
ENVIRONMENTS BEING ESTABLISHED THROUGHOUT THE BODY OF CHRIST IN EVERY NATION
Again, in these days there are
many true spiritual environments being established throughout the Body of
Christ in every nation - each one being unique - according to the highest
purpose of the Father. The underlying principle is the same in each one of
these environments that the Holy Spirit has established in that they are
inhabited by a people who are truly seeking first the Kingdom - a people who
love God with ALL of their heart. They are those who faithfully obey Him -
holding fast to the vision [revelation] that He has given them - at all cost to
themselves. In the days ahead [through the perfect ordering and empowerment of
the Holy Spirit] these various "environments" will most certainly be
linked "spiritually" but, in many cases, they will also be linked
physically through the ordered movement of certain individuals - again,
according to the Father's perfect purpose for the entire Church. While it is
certain that much time has passed in the lives of many [in some cases many
years in the process of refining and perfect preparation for the task ahead] it
is clear that the Father's aim has always been the bearing of "maximum
fruit" in and through the lives and ministries of His children [and,
ultimately for the true "corporate" environments - and for the church
at large in the days ahead]. And so, in the "fullness of time" He
will surely move powerfully through these various environments to first impact
the church at large - and then to impact the nations [including Israel and the
fullness of her destiny]. Let us be found praying for the soon establishment of
the "schools" [environments] of the Holy Spirit that the Father is
raising up in His wisdom in this most critical hour for the impact that they will
have on the "status quo" in the midst of God's people will be truly
amazing - and it is certain that we all will need the perfect corporate
environment and anointing that He has ordained for us in order to finish the
task perfectly in this final hour.
Words of prophecy:
* There is no
"good" [righteousness] in the "flesh" [Romans 7:18]. And it
is indeed time for each one of My children to open wide their hearts and
receive a clear and concise revelation of this fact. For failure to do so can
only serve to keep them under the heel of the Evil One to some degree. Without
a revelation of the fact that they can do nothing apart from Me, and without
"Seek ye first the Kingdom of God" as the source of all their
endeavour they will "unknowingly" set themselves as a hinderance to
the "spotless and unblemished Church", and their feet shall surely
remain "ensconced" in the mire and muck of the world. Beware My
beloved children, for there is a most dangerous and pervading darkness
encompassing all those whose allegiance remains with the "kingdom" of
the world. But truly I say to you, the "darker" it gets the greater
the contrast with the vessels of light that I shall send forth to every corner
of the earth; and indeed the nations shall see a great light, and they shall hear
a mighty and resounding word of love and truth - and they shall both see and
experience a mighty "consuming fire" in their midst. For now is the
time of an "unparalleled" judgement upon all those who would call
themselves "Christian" [1 Peter 4:17]. And, thus, there shall be a
swift and ever-widening gap between those of my children who truly love Me and
those who do not. And indeed every man, woman and child's
"allegiance" shall become evident in the midst of this raging fire,
and there shall be nothing hidden for EVERY motive of the heart shall be
disclosed and laid bare before Me and before all men, and the walls of
tradition and denominationalism shall crumble and be scattered as dust in the
wind and the so-called "power structure" [the organization of men]
shall be humbled mightily. And, then, in a short time, by My great and awesome
power, all those whose only purpose and only motivation is to carry out the
fullness of My will, shall be bonded together as one in Christ - devoid of the
self-interest, devoid of the self-motivation, devoid of the self-exaltation
that, up until this time has been so prevalent amongst those in positions of
leadership. And I shall surely have My way in the midst of My people and, truly
I say to you, the product of this supernatural bonding shall produce signs and
wonders and miracles such as the earth has never seen before - both in scope
and in magnitude.
"ensconced" - to be fixed
securely or comfortably in some place;