Wednesday 27 May 2015

PALANQUINED UNTO HIM

Talking with Father last week I was praying for a friends and others in His family that have been struggling one way or another.  At the same time, I am aware that many of us have also been in a serious time of preparation.  Embracing the journey; albeit just hanging on in there at times!

Then Holy Spirit spoke to me with this scripture: Song of Solomon3:9
'Of the wood of Lebanon, Solomon the King made himself a PALANQUIN having silver pillars with gold supports.  It's seat was purple, it's interior paved with LOVE by the daughters of Jerusalem.'

In those days, a palanquin was simply a mode of transport, carried by servants.  The 'important' person would be completely shut away inside, choosing to look out, if they so wished.

What God was showing me, was that He has been 'panlanquining' his sons and daughters.  Causing them to 'shut themselves in' with just Him.  No distractions!  This enabling them to drink freely from His heart, receiving His love, getting to know Him more intimately; learning how to live 'from above' walking with Father day by day.  Knowing, without doubt, that we belong exclusively to Him.

By being 'shut in' our hearts are enlarged!  We see more clearly His plans, His purposes, His heart for ourselves and for the world.

In my mind I could visualise how Solomons palanquin looked.  Must have been very beautiful with the silver, gold and purple.  Then, it says, 'It's interior paved with LOVE by the daughters of Jerusalem'.  And that's exactly how our interiors need to be, paved with love, His love.

Then I could see myself in a palanquin.  Wherever it went I could be 'shut in' with Him.  Wherever I travelled, once I knew how to be 'shut in' nothing else mattered.  I was fully protected, in some places, completely unseen by people!  But living and moving from an amazing place of oneness, releasing ALL that He choose to impart, to give, to shift, to change, to heal and to raise from the dead!
Exciting days ahead!  Seeing and doing whatever Father is showing us.  John 5:19


Tuesday 12 May 2015

RAISE YOUR GAZE!

This morning I woke up to hear the birds singing and with Psalm 34 upon my heart.  This psalm of David is headed 'Seek the Lord'  in my bible.
'I will bless the Lord at ALL times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth'

I was sensing that many are finding this difficult in their current circumstances.  There are questions that don't seem to be answered, they are struggling through pain and prayer, at times wondering where the hec God is?  Prayers have been consistent, but as yet.....the answer has not arrived.  The manifestation of promises, seems to be dragging its feet!

So, what do we do in those circumstances? When there's such a battle between our hearts and minds.  When 'blessing the Lord at ALL times' seems so difficult; when our hearts feel so heavy.  When we KNOW the JOY of the Lord is our strength and yet our 'couch is watered with tears'  Psalm 6:6

We purposely 'RAISE OUR GAZE' we continue to look to Him.  Our communion with Heaven maybe just an occasional  'thank you' throughout the day.  (This has been a personal experience)

Verse 3: 'O magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.'
Grab a few worshipful friends together, begin to gaze upon Him; REST in His presence.  See what He is saying about your circumstances.  Love on one another as a family should, as He intended.

'The praise of one Christian is accepted before God as a grain of incense, but the praise of many is like a censer full of frankincense, wafting its smoke before the Lord'.  Charles Spurgeon
Let HOPE arise....

Verse 15: 'The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry'  
Verse 19: 'Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivers him out of them all'

Whatever our circumstance, whatever our situation, this I know; that He is our Deliverer, He is our Hope, He is our Father and HE HAS got this! 💕

Friday 8 May 2015

THERE'S A FRESH WIND COMING!!

I see glimpses of a new era.
There is a restless wind, a fresh wind, a stirring happening.  Watching the trees from my window, I see the wind causing them to bend and bow down, they're losing leaves and the 'twig' like branches; their roots going deeper into the earth that they stand on.

This fresh wind is blowing away all the old stuff!!
Fresh oil, fresh flowers, fresh bread are some of the fragrances I've had the pleasure of receiving this week.  Reminding and confirming to me about the NEW that Father wants to release, both personally and corporately.
Sadly I saw many hanging on to the 'good old days', a 'this is the way we do it!' mentality.   Fearing the change, some unsure of His love, His leading, His Fathering.  Trust Him.....it's all good.

This fresh wind is bringing what we haven't experienced before.  It's encouraging sons and daughters to come forward, to blossom, to bloom, to step out of the boat, to be brave!  To rise up on Eagles wings and soar!  And to BELIEVE again that what He has said, He will do!
Isaiah 43:19


Monday 4 May 2015

05-05-15 - MAY'S ABUNDANCE

Waking early this morning to the sound of birds singing, then opening the curtains to see the Cherry blossom, like confetti, being blown all over the garden, I was reminded of one of the words that God gave me regarding the month of May, during my time in the Czech Republic.

The month of MAY is a month of HEALING.  Physical healings manifesting!  I could see many of Gods children struggling to hang on to His promises, the prophetic words, words of encouragement, as day by day, the manifestation of their healing hadn't been seen.
He showed me that He is using the journeying of their lives and the situations they've encountered, as a means to reveal Himself, His character, His heart to them.  I want to encourage anyone in these circumstances to continue to give Him thanks until your healing has manifested and is complete 💕

Also, today is the 5th day of the 5th month 2015.
Five being the number of Grace- Grace, Grace, abundance (10:10) and Grace.  Just sensing an increase of the awareness of His presence about today too!
At the beginning of the year God said to me that this year many will receive 'DOUBLE FOR THEIR TROUBLE.'      Isaiah 61:7 says: 'Instead of your shame you shall have DOUBLE honour.  And instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion.  Therefore in their land, they shall POSSESS DOUBLE.  Everlasting joy shall be theirs.'
I could see double (two houses) on people's land.  Double portions released to those walking intimately with Him, such an abundance, that there was plenty to give away!  (Reminded me of Acts 2 when no one was in need). Sons & daughters - Kingdom mindsets 😍

I also sensed that many were feeling almost embarrassed regarding their 'lack' of healing.  So many have received so much prayer and ministry that they have been seriously thinking about giving up!
Discouraged, with the enemy slithering around, hissing, 'Did God say?'  Have sown seeds of doubt into many hearts.  But....God ALWAYS has the last word!  He will bring what He has promised, trust Him.
This morning as I woke up to the birds singing; drawing back the curtains, I saw beautiful Cherry blossom being blown about by the wind all over the garden.  It looked like confetti and reminded me of a wedding; and that WE are being prepared for our beloved 💕
HE works ALL things together for good - Romans 8:28