My human self (of the World)
My child like self, the innocence of my life but as well the naivety in my life
My hidden self, that part of me hidden from people and to some extent myself
My spirit in line with Christ
We were standing at a crossroads, looking towards a town. We were given a choice of taking the long route of danger and darkness or the short route being easy and safe. Two people warn of difficulties and the need to be prepared. On hearing this I (My spirit in line with Christ) say to the others, “Are you hearing this, it’s true?” We chose the long route, as we went we had glimpses of woods and areas to come.
As well I received a word that spoke to, Push On.
God saying that I was fully equipped, and that I was to speak out the things of God as He had given. As well that God had placed a great treasure within.
And again a word came that God is ploughing up the ground of my life removing the stones and planting seed that will produce an abundance of fruit.
Knowing God’s Voice:
God asks that all His children know His voice for themselves in a personal relationship. Heart to heart, Spirit to spirit, the prophetic confirms, not dictates, those things already revealed to the person.
Which means that when you hear it, you should know it as confirmation of what is and has been on your heart, if not giving you more understanding of what He has said to you.
In Front of You:
God had shown me personally, that He has plans for me but to know all the plans all at once would be overwhelming to me and I would not be able to take it all in. This I believe He does for all who follow Him.
God gives to you as and when you need and are ready. To give too much all at once can cause you to lose sight of how to get there and start trying to bring things about yourself instead of in His time.
He takes you step by step. When you get used to the first part He’ll add the next part and the next until suddenly you find yourself living in the Promise of God, that, that He said, and in it He has equipped you and built you to His glory in it.
Whether a Word, a Vision or a Promise, when God has given it to and for someone, He then takes that person and causes them to look in front of them. It’s the getting there that God wants to look at, and that is with Him.
Coming to the Line:
I had to make a choice, I could have stayed in the comfort of what I had, I could have taken the easy way in life, the safe way. I could have remained in that place where my life never really moved forward in God’s purpose, never really coming out of those struggles I found myself in but had built a life around them where they could remain hidden, but comfortable, even bearable as far as the world would see it.
But I had to make that decision to move out from it, not knowing how, not seeing what there was for me, only holding in faith that God had a greater purpose for me. Not understanding anything at that point but trusting in the Perfector of my faith. With a heart open and heartfelt I was saying to God, “Lord I don’t understand, It even scares me, I don’t even know what to do next, but Lord I choose to step towards You, I choose to step into Your way, Your purpose for me.”
I believe He asks that of All of us, that it’s time to allow the healing of the past, to let go of the past and to step to the line and together step into the water. That is a decision that only you can make. No one else can make that decision for you.
Come to the line, come to the shore line and step into the waters:
Come to the still, still waters. Step into the clear, pure water. By faith follow the way of the Spirit.
God would say, “Move out of your areas of ability and move into His ability.”
Let’s see what He can do.
Faith requires action. When the priest’s carrying the Ark, their feet actually touched the water. When they actually stepped into it, God acted. – Joshua 3:15-16.
Togetherness of Faith and Love, Opposite and Against Fear:
Faith Through Love
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
Galatians 5:6
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.
1 John 4:18
Don’t Look Back
Fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and Perfecter of your faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
Ezekiel 36:26-27
Before the Throne of God:
Pure Heart
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Psalm 51:10-12
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24
Hebrews 4:14-16 Throne of Grace
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Ephesians 3:12 Freedom and Confidence
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally; brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:4-9
You’re on Holy Ground Every Step of the Way:
This is Holy Ground, we’re standing on Holy Ground. For the Lord is here and where He is, is Holy.
We are standing on Holy Ground. And I know that there are angels all around.
Let us praise, Jesus now. We are standing in His presence on Holy Ground.
Where ever your feet tread, where ever you stand is Holy Ground. Why? Because the Lord is always with you. You are His Temple and the Spirit of the Lord dwells within you and upon you, and He is Holy. With that the angels are with you in that place. They are there with charge over you, to care for you. They are there to do God’s bidding in the support of God’s children and we are God’s children, you are a child of God.
God’s Temple – 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple.
Ministering Angels – Hebrews 1:13-14
To which of the angels did God ever say, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?
Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
The Weak and the Foolish – 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things – and the things that are not – to nullify the things that are, so that no-one may boast before him.
My Grace is Sufficient – 2 Corinthians 12:9
But he (The Lord) said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
“The Lord Bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

1 comment:
Hi Mike,
I know you've felt a little let down lately concerning the things you've been writing on the 'net, but I just wanted to say that your words really do reflect the heart of God in my opinion. As I shared the other day, not one word you write for His Kingdom's sake will be wasted. Not one word spoken from your mouth lifting Him up will remain void. Just keep doing what you're doing my man, you are an outstanding example for me and many others to follow!
God bless you,
John.
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