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This morning I began to pray in the Spirit. Even now, I am simply writing what I am seeing. There is a room with a gathering of 'believers' and in the corner on a table sits bread, wine, and a crystal ball. As they pray, periodically one or another will go over to the table, take 'communion', and gaze into the ball for a revelation. The cloud inside the ball will swirl, and an image or word will appear, and the person gazing will return to the group and deliver the message.
There are a few on the periphery who are standing apart, watching but not participating. They are not entering in and their presence is merely tolerated by the others. Slowly, one, then another of these kneels silently and begins to pray in the Spirit, arms uplifted. As they do so, a pair of hands appear. In the room the person whose hands they are is only barely visible. At times, only the hands can be seen. The hands startle and cause fear in most.
As I watch, the hands move to the table, lift the ball, and smash it on the floor. The 'believers' are aghast and terrified. The cloud fills the room, making it impossible to see. Some think it is the glory but it is not. It is a poison that is released into the air. The ones praying in the Spirit continue, eyes closed and unaware. The room has no windows but suddenly a door opens and a wind blows in. There is shaking and lightning as the wind dissipates the cloud, and light fills the room.
The gazers are still afraid and confused. "What do we do? How do we hear His voice now?" And a voice speaks audibly. "LISTEN." Then one of the hands writes on the wall. The word is "WORSHIP". "But that's not a new revelation," they protest. But a few more sink to their knees and join the others. More lightning. And deeper terror in the eyes of the remaining gazers. A few more fall to their knees. Some are on their faces. The air is electric. Light doesn't begin to describe the atmosphere.
The worshippers continue and begin sharing the bread and the wine with those sprawled on the floor. A different kind of cloud begins to appear in the room and I hear the words "The Body and the Blood. The Body and the Blood." The word "WORSHIP" stands out on the wall and there is a growing roar in the wind...a song sound but unlike anything I've ever heard. HOLY, HOLY, HOLY are the only words I can make out from the unseen singers. Angels are appearing and dissappearing. There is a golden sparkiling in the air and the floor is littered with feathers and gems, but these things receive only a passing glance from the worshippers. They smile, but turn their attention back to worship. As I watch, the gems and feathers disintegrate and mingle with the gold in the air. All the while, one by one, a few more of the gazers sink to the floor.
The cloud in the room grows thicker and the living lightning crackles everywhere. The worshippers begin to be changed, to take on the glow and golden character of the atmosphere itself. There is one of the gazers, apart from those remaining, trembling in the corner, tears streaming down her face. As she sinks to the floor she is instantly transformed, and in that instant, the atmosphere in the room detonates, blowing the roof off and the walls outword to lay flat. The remaining gazers flee in terror. The worshippers continue, finding they are kneeling in the wreckage that is in the middle of a street. Traffic is blocked. Bypassers paths are disrupted. People look on only momentarily and either join and are transformed, or flee in fright. Poor people are especially drawn, and those who had been sleeping in alleys, young and old. Very few of the respectable joined the worshippers, but rather hurried away, very disturbed.
This is all I've seen so far.
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| December 19, 2007 |
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An amazing comparison of 'Well churched' people and people who are truly transformed by the living God.
Can it be as simple as: WORSHIP! LISTEN! HOLY, HOLY, HOLY!
YES!
The notion of worshippers finding themselves kneeling in wreckage is not as disturbing as it initially seems. I think that every Christian who found himself transformed by the spirit has experienced the feeling of looking around (or back) at the wreckage of the neat little world they had created for themselves before finding Christ. After accepting Christ, not much of that old world remains intact. |
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| December 19, 2007 |
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We live in this atmosphere of worship 24/7- our whole being dedicated to the ministry of worship of the Living God, The Son, and the Holy Spirit. Everything you have seen here is only further confirmation of we what we too have seen in the spirit and know is coming--The Father seeketh those who worship Him in Spirit and in truth.
There is a remnant--a revolution taking place in spiritual realms for the worshipers who are entering a new dimension. Thank you for sharing this today. It quickened in my spirit! |
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| December 19, 2007 |
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| This is great and a Blessing thank you! God Bless. |
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| December 19, 2007 |
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Steve--awesome observation. "Not much of that old world remains intact..." I second your "YES" and raise you one! SIMPLICITY. INTIMACY. Welcome to the blogs, bro. I'm glad you're here. Be blessed!
Birdie--24/7 YYEEEEEEESSSSS! May the Fire on the altar be kept burning day and night! Rock on, sis! Lift Him up! Thanks for being here.
Doyle, I appreciate your reading and your comment. Bless you. |
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| December 19, 2007 |
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| Don thank you for posting this, it has really blessed me. Birdie it quickened in my spirit as well! For me worshiping the Lord in spirit and in truth really 'frames' my walk with Him. When I worship Him I experience a closeness with Him that is like nothing else. As I mature in my relationship with Christ, I find myself turning over more and more to Him (some things that I have held on to for so long) and worshiping Him in more actions than what I do on Sunday morning or in my private time set aside just for worship. Listening is definitely what I struggle with so thank you for sharing this and reminding me that I have to do more than worship but also have to listen to what He has for me. Thanks again for sharing this! |
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| December 19, 2007 |
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| Go on with that seer anointing my friend. I'm feeling it! |
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| December 19, 2007 |
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| Being involved in prophetic ministries I find this to be an awesome breath of fresh air. Many tinmes I feel like the gifting is sucked out of me by those who need ot hear, yet I find a deep compulsion to keep offering. But, that frustration being said, I find my real strength in worship. Literally, if I wasn't able to worship I would die. First in the spiritual, then in the physical. I look back over my life and it's those times of abandon to God that keep me from falling into the abyss of myself, and believe me, there is an abyss there, if not for God's presence. I loved also the involvement of the Eucharist, that intimate communion and "lovemaking" between God and man. In fact between worship and communion, I find myself wrapped in His arms and covered with His love. Heaven does descend, and we ascend. |
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| December 20, 2007 |
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| Charlie--So glad you stopped by to read and share. You raise a key point. We simply do not value worship as the vital component it is in our relationship with the Lord. And PRIVATE worship is a totally foreign concept to many. I like the term "soaking", although it's not in the bible per se. But yes, for me, those private times of prayer, adoration, and listening, and at times being just silently on my face hammered in His Presence are the times that put EVERYTHING else in perspective. |
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| December 20, 2007 |
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| Jeff--Thanks brother! |
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| December 20, 2007 |
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| Dennis--Beautiful, bro! Heart of David. One thing I ask of You. One thing do I desire. Just let me stay here in Your Presence and Your Fire. And you are so right regarding intimate communion. There is so much power and depth in the bread and wine!!! Topic for another blog, eh? |
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| December 21, 2007 |
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 Merry Christmas to everyone! Here is a Nativity ecard for you:-) http://www.ojolie.com/index.php?step=preview&ec_id=28 
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| December 31, 2007 |
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I do appreciate this post bro... it immediately put me in mind of the first prophecy I received while alone in His Presence in an attitude of praise and worship. "Receiving a Listening Heart". It seemed to me at the time it was not just for me... but for those who are being offered the mantle of the Bride of Christ... not sure if that is the correct terminology to use.... perhaps it would be better to say: One who desires to love as HE loves... One who is becoming one with the Spirit of Love through his/her union with the Holy Spirit of Christ and Father's intentions in having created them for an intimate relationship with He and His son... that one day she may be likened to a city set upon a Hill for all to see and be drawn to... to receive that which HE imparts through having drawn them to/through HIS light within... to the glory of Our Father.
Although I received it years ago... I think in the spirit it is still timely... would like to offer it here... as I think it is added to through the vision you received. Forgive me in advance if I am being too bold by doing so:
~ In 1985 I heard a voice within me say .... "Take pen in hand and write what comes"... this is what followed ~
Have I not said my precious one in My word prophetically, "I will pour out my Spirit on My Handmaidens and Servants in the last days" - truly, my Word has gone forth as truth with My Anointing.
Come! Gather to me, place your ear to My breast - listen to the heartbeat of God. My Heart beats quickly, for time is short - nearer than you think, fulfilling the very designs of God - from WITHIN My heart.
Know that I fulfill My Promises. I will use you greatly in these last days IF you will hearken unto My voice. The voice of The Almighty, for truly I am the ALL mighty and powerful and My power dwells with the earth.
Know you not My Children partake of the very "Essence of Life" when they partake of the "Divine One"? For truly I am Divine. My "Nature" flows in you and through you CONTINUALLY…
YET, My Children grieve Me for their heartbeat beats not with Mine. My very heartbeat they cannot hear for they have not their ear to My breast. Their mouths are to My breast and they know not. They believe they are in My will, yet they take not the time to listen - hearken - unto MY Voice, for it is MY voice you must hear!
Open your hearts that I might "pour" in MY WILL for your lives. Keep your heart ever before Me for truly I have My ear to your breast… for WE ARE ONE and as you listen to My Heartbeat you will know My Will for your lives...
Listen, listen! Come quietly before Me and "know" I am the "true and LIVING God for truly you 'Live" in Me and I in you…
I take pride in living in my "earthen vessels" - for they were designed by the "Hand of God" - I created them for "My Good Pleasure" and truly they are for a good work!
Work I have designed - work I have proportioned to be done in "each Life", but I must have YOUR cooperation. Your Willingness to be open to Me - pliable, in "My Hands", according to "My Will" for your lives.
Open up… Open up unto Me! ME for I am "the Great I Am", My Spirit dwells Mightily WITHIN you... Know this truth!
Look not to the hindrances that surround you and your families. "Look to Me", and truly I will "explode" WITHIN you and as I "explode", you will "see" the "works of God" before your very eyes… Works you've never seen before - Know that I have "called" you to a work "such as this" - My call has always been - I call CONTINUALLY... Day and night, that you might answer. Grieve Me Not! Listen to My Heartbeat - "Hear" My Voice in My Heartbeat -
My heart speaks of "My very Life"
My Life Speaks of "My Essence"
My Essence speak of "My Being"
My Being speaks of "My Creation"
And My Creation is good before Me.
SEE the Goodness of the Lord - know that I am God - Pure and Holy and NOTHING can bring Me to shame - know that I have NO FEARS… I am anxious for nothing. Nothing surrounds Me that can encompass Me. Neither poverty, nor sickness nor shame -
There is no shame before God. The shame was destroyed at Calvary through "MY Son" and you are My Son as well as My Daughter - for yes - have I not spoken to you of your Personhood… Each person is an individual before MY eyes - with their own calling - "COMPLETE before Me." Yes and know that "I" will bring the completion to pass for it is "My Creative Work", not yours, - not mans, MY creative work!
Fear not! Fear not! For "I" go before you… yes, even though I "seem" to be afar off. Know you not of "My Nearness" - for truly "you" entered into MY Heart - the very "Heart of God" -
YES, truly I am a "living God"… Fear Not My words for I must emphasize "My aliveness" - for yes, there is NO death within Me… My words are alive… "My Creation" is alive, yes "You" are alive In Me…
Know you of My great love? For truly you have opened your heart to Mine - "Our hearts" beat as one. Like the pitter-patter of the "rain coming down" - as Our hearts beat together, WE flow forth over the earth bringing refreshment - soaking, yes even saturating My Creation, to bring forth more life… Life begets Life... Truly "My Life" dwells IN you. You are alive unto your God. FEAR ME NOT!
I will not deceive you - guard yourself from the evil one as I teach you and train you, for truly I use each of My children to the capacity I desire… YET, I require their openness to ME - I have given you the ability to be open to My Spirit but the choice is yours… I force Myself not… My love is too great! Your capacity to love is "far greater" than you can imagine…
Provoke not other to jealously, but ever be meek and lowly "before Me". Yes, wearing the Cloak of Humility…
Appreciate that which I have given you. "Cherish it", "guard it" with your very life - for truly IT will cause you to grow in Me… Speak not words of unthankfulness.
Be not ashamed of your openness to Me - for others have the same choice - I am no respecter of persons, but each must count the cost and be willing to pay the price - "Deny yourself" daily and truly you will grow in me…
Know that I AM your life source! Nothing outside of Me truly matters - as you draw into Me…
I will open My Spirit unto you - to teach you "Mighty things". Not high and lofty things but meek and lowly truths for YES, I am ever humble, even in My great truths. My truths are simple and they flow freely… for those who stop long enough to see the "River". It is ever raging before them - yet, they will not stop to listen - nor to look around - BUSY… my people are ever so busy… Yet My truths remain undiscovered… for they sit NOT before Me in emptiness, waiting for Me to fill them - at MY feet…
My feet are at the bottom of the throne.. My feet are truly at the "flood gates" and I wait patiently for My children to "cry out" for "My will" to be done. My will to be done!
My will, My child, should line up with yours but "Only" as You sit at the "foot of the throne" can I open the "flood Gates" unto you - that you may "enter In" and swim in the "Living waters" - basking - playing ever before ME. For ONLY as your eyes are stayed ON ME can "We" meet eye to eye…
Look into My eyes - truly they are the "Eyes of Eternity"… "My voice" can be heard there too! For you will "see" the "Mind of God". You must see the Mind of God to KNOW the Mind of God - for can you receive something without first a vision - an idea - yes a "thought from God?" My thoughts are all that really matter - all else 'is empty" and "void" and brings to NO avail…
Waste Not Your Time! Stay before Me and as you do so, you will bring others with you - for truly they will say: "She is blessed of God…" www.EnterRest.com
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Paul--Amen, bro. Fill the atmosphere with worship. Jesus IS WORTHY!!!
SarahD--Thanks for stopping by.
Bren--Thank you for adding. I appreciate the connection, and no apology needed. We so need to learn to hear the Lord's voice in intimacy! "Stay before Me..." YES! The ONE THING! Mary of Bethany stuff! |
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