Category: Visions (Page 35 of 41)

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” (Num. 6:24-27)

Recently I was captured by the intense color of the sun at sunset.  It appeared like a ball of fire suspended up there in the sky during the early evening hours.  Its colors were bright gold, orange and with a hint of deep red. It was stunningly beautiful.

GOD often uses the things of the world to explain truths on a higher level of understanding. And this was the case again yesterday during prayers. In a vision I was shown what appeared to be a garden. Flowers in full bloom on top of tall stems or branches were scattered here and there. But what stood prominent were the petals’ colors. They were, by no small coincidence, the same bright fiery colors as this sun.

The old tabernacle Lampstand – or Menorah – was brought to remembrance. (Jn. 14:26) This glorious and solid gold lampstand was the only means of light in the Holy Place because it was void of windows. It was composed of seven tall branches each carved with a bowl on top in the shape of an open flower. The seven open flowers contained fresh oil that temple priests ignited to illuminate the Holy Place – the fire of which was never allowed to go out (Ex. 25:24-40; Lev. 24:2)  Ages later and in the Book of Revelation, we learn that the identity of these seven branches or candlesticks were most likely seven churches whose supreme Head is the Lord Jesus Christ. (Rev. Chapter 1)

To remain within the scope of this vision and within the tenets of the New Covenant, faithful Believers are the new temples that house the oil and flame of the Holy Spirit made available to us through the Lord’s finished works. (1 Cor. 3:16-17)  It follows that the bright fiery flowers are elected and anointed vessels who have been ignited – activated – by our High Heavenly Priest and Sun of Righteousness. (Mal. 4:2) Spiritually speaking, they have been touched by the fire and face of the Sun and bear His fiery resemblance. They are illuminated by the flame of GOD’s Holy Spirit. They are Witnesses and Luminaries of righteousnes who help the Lord shine GOD’s glory; to spread HIS Word of truth, knowledge and wisdom during these latter days when darkness prevails in the world.

“Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.” (Dan.12:3)

This message calls faithful New Covenant Believers to keep the fire of their candles lit with the Word and the Holy Spirit. Never keep it hidden under a bushel of darkness – share the Light that shines on you and in you!! (Mat. 5:15) It will bless others and it will bless you.

“For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” (2 Cor.4:6)

“In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength.” (Rev. 1:16)

Keep the Faith always, it’s what keeps all who are His.

Suzanne

“Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. (Mal 3: 16:19)

During a recent prayer relating to the gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:1-7); most specifically as they relate to the gift of prophetic visions and words of knowledge; I was shown a bright and beautiful emerald stone that reflected Light.  It was mounted in gold and set on a flat surface.

The High Priest’s ceremonial breastplate – adorned with twelve precious stones and engraved with the names of the twelve sons of Israel – was brought to remembrance.  Scriptures confirm that the emerald was secured in the first row and in the third position on this priestly garment.  According to the Jewish Midrash the stone is associated with Jacob’s third son; a priestly tribe specifically chosen to serve GOD in the temple. The Jewish Midrash and Talmud further link the emerald to wisdom, devotion and intelligence.

It dawned on me that the twelve precious stones fastened on the High Priest’s breastplate not only represented the Sons of Israel; they also pointed to twelve particular spiritual attributes and gifts.  And because the levels of the New Jerusalem will be adorned with living stones, it appears that the inhabitants of the New Jerusalem will operate according to spiritual laws that we have yet to conceive with our finite human minds:

“As you come to Him (Jesus Christ) the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, you also like living stones are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to GOD through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone (Jesus Christ); and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”…(1 Pet. 2:4-6)

“And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass. And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst. And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.  (Rev. 21:18-22)

Jesus Christ our High Heavenly Priest (Heb 6, 7, 8, 9) is selecting His precious jewels and preparing His devoted Bride for heavenly citizenship in the New Jerusalem. He is already adorning the redeemed Church with gifts of the Holy Spirit for the express purpose of serving GOD, as did the priests of old in the temple. Yet the anointing and methods of administration are so much greater because of the Lord’s finished works! (Jn. 14:12) “Know you not that you are the temple and the Spirit of GOD dwells in you.” (1 Cor. 3:16)

“And He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (Rev. 1:6)

Prophet Daniel long ago prophesied that knowledge would increase during these latter days!  And it is knowledge that can only be revealed through the wisdom and intelligence of the Holy Spirit. Through Him who brings to remembrance ancient mysteries and “things to come”. (Jn. 16:13)

Keep the Faith, Suzanne

“The earth is violently broken, the earth is split open, the earth is shaking exceedingly. The earth shall reel to and from like a drunkard and shall totter like a hut; its transgression shall be heavy upon it, and it will fall, and not rise again. It shall come to pass in that day that the Lord will punish on high the host of exalted ones (Satan, fallen angels and demon spirits), and on the earth the kings of the earth. They will be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit and will be shut up in the prison; after many days they will be punished.” (End time prophecies as proclaimed by Prophet Isaiah in 24:19-22)

A couple of days ago I was shown a large vision; that is to say, it was life size.  A man sitting on a black horse, dressed in black British garments and wearing a tricorn hat was shown. I soon discovered that he represented a town crier.  A crier is an officer appointed by a royal court or public authority to declare proclamations. Because people were illiterate, town criers were their means of communication.

Because this crier was dressed in black, it was immediately understood that he was communicating a woeful and mournful message.  I am hearing: “prophetic”. There are some on earth who have been called by the courts of heaven to carry serious and grave announcements in fulfillment of biblical prophecies. Declarations that many – most – Believers and Unbelievers would rather not hear and disregard.  But considering the gravity of our times, it behooves all to discern and to hear those who have been genuinely appointed to speak in this manner.

Symbolically, the Bible hosts a large list of criers: From the lamenting Old Testament prophets, to John the Baptist, the Apostles and most importantly, Jesus Christ! Albeit Jesus’ mission was to redeem mankind through His ultimate sacrifice on the Cross, He also declared to the people that catastrophic events would unfold in the end times (I am hearing: “days”).  That is to say, in the last days!  He declared that as it was during Noah’s days, people would carry on as though nothing woeful would ever happen; then the flood came.  But it was too late for everyone outside the ark. And tragically it will be too late again for those who do not recognize the Lord as their Saviour and His finished works on the Cross. And for those who do not genuinely repent and prepare during these last days.

“But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark. And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so also will be the coming of the Son of man be.  (Mat. 24:37-39)

We are all – no one is an exception – being warned.

Recommended Reading:  Matthew Chapter 24

Keep the Faith,

Suzanne

In a vision a couple of days’ ago, I was shown a large wide gate with black iron bars. It was wider than it was tall.  The gate was, significantly, shut.  The vision flashed and then vanished.

Related Verses:

Simon Peter (the apostle), answered and said (to Jesus), “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.  And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock (the living Rock is Christ: 2 Sam.22:2; 1 Cor.10:4) I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” (Mat. 16:16-18) 

According to Strong’s Concordance, gates are often synonymous with power.  And within the context of the above verses, it is a word notably associated with “hell’s power”. Meaningfully, it is also biblically affiliated with those who held governmental positions and who administered justice.  As I was pondering the word “gates” as disclosed in Mat.16:16-18 , the following Word of Knowledge was spoken: “opening”.

Later, as I looked at a television set with its wide black screen, it instantly became clear to me that this was one of those wide hellish gates with its black iron bars. Televisions, including cell phone and computer screens are gateways – openings – through which the powers of hell can manifest.

It is written in scripture that the Serpent persecutes the woman (the Church) and her seed (those who keep the commandments of GOD) with a flood that proceeds out of its mouth. (Rev. 12:16-17) Its goal is to drown the Church in a poisonous torrential sea of filth.  From a metaphorical perspective, it alludes to the Serpent’s tongue and mouth which is expressed through the gates of hell or venues through which it speaks. That is to say, through fallen political leaders, false religions and modern-day news media prophets, the corruption of Hollywood, accusers of the brethren and all that is dark (I am hearing the Word: “evil”.) Consequently, the innocent are deceived and the evil increase in their evilness.

It is critical that Believers remain especially vigilant during these increasing days of darkness and to carefully discern what enters into their consciousness. The Serpent is subtle and is clever on so many levels.  But GOD is omnipotent!  Through the written Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are armed with discernment and guidance of things to come (Jn.16:13). For the redeemed and faithful church, the gates of hell will not prevail so long as Believers abide in Christ and obey His Word. We are being warned as will be disclosed in the next post.

“Enter by the narrow gate for *wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction* , and there are many who go in by it.  Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” (Mat. 7:13-14)

Keep the Faith,

Suzanne

For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower.  And bread to the eater,” (Is. 55:10)

A couple of days ago in vision I was shown snowshoes.  Immediately in another vision, I was shown a forest during nighttime; I could see the tree line and that the trees (tall) appeared very dark.  But the sun was shining bright above this darkness in a bright amber-colored sky.  Its rays could also be seen shining in between these tall dark trees.   

These visions were clearly understood.  Snowshoes are worn to prevent a walker from sinking in snow.  Significantly, snow falls over and covers everything that has become dormant or dead in winter.  Briefly said, it calls for Believers to keep walking higher up in the Spirit in order not to sink down into those worldly things that are dead; that are without life, that are lifeless!  

“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” (Gal. 5:16-18)

“Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” (2 Cor. 3:17)

That the snow was white is noteworthy because it biblically and symbolically represents the Lord’s Righteousness and the righteous acts of His redeemed saints.  (Mal. 4:2; Rev.19:8 KJV )  To keep within the scope of this message, the righteous acts of His saints were conveyed in the second vision.  These are they who have been and who are presently being equipped to go out into the darkness of the outside world with the mission of evangelizing the nations with the life-giving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Though they must venture out on lifeless ground in this thick darkness, they will walk above it.  They will be guided around obstacles and around tall and dark trees which are symbolic of worldly, political and religious affluence. They will walk above lifeless temptations and traps by the awesome Sun of Righteousness’ guiding Light, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Jn. 8:12)

“Because of the tender mercy of our God, With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us, To shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”  (Lk. 1:78-79)

In summary, this is a time when the Lord is calling faithful Laborers to put on their snowshoes. To live an exemplary life of righteousness in Christ and to help spread His Word and Plan of Redemption which declares that though one’s sins are crimson red, they will be made white and pure as heaven’s snow through His finished works.

“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool” (Isaiah 1:18) 

In brief, this vision is also a call to sow and to reap the Word so that both the sower and the reaper can benefit during this latter day harvest!

^“Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already “white” for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”  (Jn. 4:35-38)

Keep the Faith, Suzanne

“….My kingdom is not of this world….” (Jesus in Jn. 18:36)

In a vision a few days ago I was shown a scene of a king sitting on a throne.  The scene was set in an era of antiquity. There were wide stairs leading to this throne fashioned in a semi-circular pattern with several men standing here and there on the king’s right and left side.  He was looking to his right side where a man dressed in a long dark garment stood.  This man was the closest to the throne and stood more prominent than the rest of the men.

^“Every man is brutish (a beast Cf. Psalm 49:12) by his own knowledge (earthly knowledge) every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his melting is but falsehood, and there is no breath therein.” (Jer. 10:14)

“Then the king shall do according to his own will; he shall exalt and magnify himself above every god, shall speak blasphemies against the GOD of gods, and shall prosper till the wrath has been accomplished; for what has been determined shall be done.” (Dan. 11:36)

I believe that this scene symbolized in whole the Image of the Beast; an earthly kingdom that will be set up in accordance with Daniel’s prophecies. The beast is an earthly king (a person of political-religious power) who has not been enlightened by the Holy Spirit of GOD available through the Lord Jesus Christ.  The man dressed in a long dark robe standing on the king’s immediate right side symbolizes a religious figure who is in close affiliation with him.  And one that might give breath to the Image of the Beast which is the system through which he will operate.

“And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast whose deadly wound was healed.” (Rev. 13:12)

“He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.” (Rev. 13:15)

The other men surrounding this king on his left and right side symbolize men of worldly importance that appear to stand in support and service of him.   All seem to be pointing to a dark empire that is being set up in accordance with prophecies written in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation.

The reason this vision was shown is to confirm that prophetic events will unfold and perhaps are even now being set up.  Believers are to recognize the times and to remain in the knowledge and wisdom of the Lord.  We are called to discern the influence of the beast and its image in order not to be deceived and to avoid its mark.

Recommended Reading:  The Book of Daniel Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12;  Rev. Chapter 13 and 17:2-3

This message will be revisited.

Keep the Faith,

Suzanne

A Soothing Touch

A somewhat unusual vision this morning.   I was shown hands made of a cloud-like substance (spiritual hands) softly touching both sides of my cheeks.  I immediately understood that it symbolically related to the parable of being struck on the cheeks. As I specifically thought about the “cheeks”, the following Word of Knowledge was softly spoken: “Face”. It confirmed that both cheeks were involved and explains why the word “Face” was spoken.

“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies do good to them which hate you.  Bless them that curse you and pray for them which despitefully use you.  And unto him that strikes thee on the one cheek offer also the other (the face – both cheeks)…..But love your enemies and do good and lend……and your reward shall be great and you shall be the children of the Highest for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil. Be you therefore merciful as your father is merciful. “ (Lk. 6:27-36)

GOD Comforts

Jesus warns us about high condemnation of others.  Yet, neither is HE teaching us to be fanatically bound to the letter meaning of this commandment. This is discerned in our Lord Jesus Himself when He obviously did not want to be unfairly stricken again. (Jn.18:22-23).  But rather in the above verses, Jesus was employing an exquisite form of expression. He was conveying a rebuke for those who did the striking.   Nothing escapes GOD. All of us who belong to HIM and who are being struck have not been abandoned by HIM. A thousand times, no! Instead, HE wants us to be reassured that HE is the Avenger, and HE wants to comfort us. In this case HE sent the soothing touch of an angelic hand. And these are angels who obediently carry out GOD’S Word on our behalf:

Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.( Ps. 103:20)

For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.  You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”   (Ps, 91:11-16)

What Not To Do

When we are unfairly accused, betrayed or stricken in any manner by others, we are called not to be vengeful, nor to retaliate but to carefully discern the situation in truth and with Love – it is Jesus’ way. To engage the enemy without guidance and protection can prove disastrous. Our FATHER who created all things, knows everything, every little detail of these assaults. If the attackers would understand the full impact of their accountability and consequences, they would retreat instantly and fearfully. I would like to encourage those of you who are in such situations to not respond to their perpetrators in kind. Instead, realize and be comforted by the presence of the Holy Comforter in you, GOD’S Word and guidance and know that there are angels who are commanded over you. You might not see them with your spiritual eyes, at least not yet – but be reassured that they are there! Most importantly, never forget that because of Jesus’s finished works you are a child of the Highest! And great is your reward when GOD’S Word is fulfilled in you.

Keep the Faith in Jesus Christ’s finished works. Be encouraged and stay strong! Keep on keeping on!

Suzanne

While watching and listening to a panel of televangelizing Pastors discussing aspects of the New Covenant this morning, I was shown rich, gold-colored oil pouring out from a white scoop.

INTERPRETATION:

This is a visionary case of Spirit bearing witness with Spirit and with the Word. The white scoop symbolizes a vessel of righteousness and the oil symbolizes the anointing of the Holy Spirit.  By analogy, oil symbolizes the Light of truth that illuminates and gives a greater understanding of the Written Word.  Oil, is also symbolic of wisdom, knowledge, understanding, healing and sanctification.  And oil, when combined with fire, is symbolic of the Holy Spirit baptism by fire and the anointing of the prophetic office upon a Believer – a subject for another message. It is the golden essence and substance of GOD the FATHER, flowing through the Son, through the Holy Spirit on down to accommodating Believers on earth.

When referring to the Kingdom, Jesus spoke about the parable of Ten Virgins chosen to participate in a heavenly wedding.  Five were anointed and wise and five were foolish.  The latter had fallen asleep and had no oil for their lamps; they were not prepared nor ready to meet the bridegroom (Jesus). In brief, they had not been spiritually activated because they had no oil. Consequently, they missed attending the greatest marital invitation ever extended by GOD.  The parable conveys the importance of remaining awake in the Holy Spirit and in the Word daily! It is yet another important biblical marker of latter day events that ultimately lead to the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Praises to you GOD our loving FATHER for making it possible for your people to receive the Holy Spirit through your precious and most holy Son’s finished works on the Cross. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for making it all possible at such a great and terrible cost to yourself. Amen. ~

Recommended Reading:  The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Matthew 25:1-13. 

We are witnessing awesome days of GOD’s latter-day outpouring of HIS Spirit as written in Joel 2:28!  Such an anointing oil of gladness!

Keep the Faith,

Suzanne

After praying for a message for the Church two days ago, I was shown a couple of red onion rings with their skins floating in a sink containing water and oil. 

INTERPRETATION:

As I was thinking about these sliced red onions, I was told that they represented human attributes of the crimson sin nature.  A nature that can only be cleansed by the washing of the Word (Bible – Eph. 5:26) and by sanctification through the Holy Spirit (oil) made available to us by the Lord Jesus Christ’s finished works on the Cross.  I know, not a popular subject for many, right!  But considering the prophetic days that are looming on the horizon, it is a timely message for each and every one of us – believers and unbelievers alike.

“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 Jn.1-8)

The call to repent, to be prepared and ready has been posted repeatedly in different messages on this blog.  I have never had revelatory visions, dreams and spoken words to the extent that I am presently experiencing.  And with it came a calling to let others know, to be prepared and ready for the coming changes.   In brief, it is the prophetic product of the latter day outpouring which calls for the repentance and conversion of the human heart. And it is by far the greatest healing miracle of all!

As I thought about the vision, another one was shown.  This time, I was shown 7 bibles; 6 in a circle with 1 in the center.  The bibles included: a Pentecostal expositor bible, a southern Baptist bible, a non-denominational bible, a spirit-filled bible authored by an evangelical Pentecostal Pastor (foursquare) and other nkjv and kjv bibles bearing no denominational affiliations.  It was clearly understood that this bible circle represented these churches, including Believers who do not belong to any denomination but who read the Word.  All are called to intently keep their focus – their center of attention – on the complete plan of redemption, as written in the Word. That is to say, on the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Word and who was represented as the Bible in the middle.  All are called to be washed by the healing water of the Word and be sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Again, a timely message.

Together the Word and the Holy Spirit help to unpeel those onion skins – those fleshy and sinful attributes – that keep Believers shackled to sin – I am hearing ‘Darkness’. Together, they remove those layers and get to the core; to the heart of the matter.  They reveal those things that keep the human heart dark and hard.

There is danger to believe that we have attained to a state of perfection – of believing that we have arrived.  Even faithful Believers will never have fully arrived until that moment when we are transformed into our glorified bodies. Until that time when we are liberated from third dimensional laws.  A time when the corrupted body returns to the ground and the soul and spirit are lifted.  True, faithful believers have already risen to newness of life and stand at different levels of spiritual maturity and development; yet all will continue to undergo progressive sanctification.  Despite the level of spiritual maturity and development we might think we have attained – how sanctified we believe we are – life can still throw at us unexpected curve balls. And how we react when that happens always remains to be seen and experienced. But even those curve balls are life lessons and opportunities to rise to higher heights of sanctification. And yet, even that having been said and even though GOD forgives, sanctification is no excuse to sin. There can still be consequences because we risk having activated third dimensional laws. It is the penalty for having having strayed away – from not having abided in His Spirit.

We cannot hype ourselves into heightened states of self-righteousness and perfection – nor in name and claim blessings – nor expect great miracles when we are not in true covenant with GOD.  GOD is Love and is merciful and performs miracles as HE wills it but neither will HE be mocked (Gal. 6:7-8). That is to say, when unrepented sin has not been confessed; has not been effectively dealt with according to HIS plan of redemption through HIS beloved Son, Jesus Christ.

 ^“ O wretched man that I (Apostle Paul) am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God but with the flesh the law of sin.” (Rom. 7:23-25)

“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.  Brothers and sisters, I do not consider “ yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.  (Phil. 3:12-14)

The Word calls us to become Christlike and to be holy as GOD is holy.  And each and every day affords us the blessed opportunity to progressively reach into higher states of sanctification. The human heart can be deceptively unpredictable and hard (Jer.17:9)  But praise be to God that the holy blood of redemption, the cleansing water of His Word and the anointing oil of the precious Holy Spirit can change the human heart like nothing else!

“As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” (Psalm 18:30)

Keep the Faith and Keep the Heart Soft,

Suzanne

In a vision early yesterday morning, I was shown a woman standing under a bright Light.  But as soon as she would step forward, her foot would be out of the Light’s parameters. She stepped back in and her foot was back under the light.  It was obvious that she was to remain under this Light until it was okay to step out and forward.

INTERPRETATION:

The woman symbolizes the redeemed Church who is in covenant with GOD our FATHER through the Lord Jesus Christ.  In brief, this vision illustrates the importance of waiting on God’s perfect timing.  Often as Believers, we are not sure what decision or direction to take.  Other times we want to step out and accomplish things out of our own misplaced will.  In all cases, it is always best to wait on the Lord’s guidance at the risk of being mislead by our own impaired intentions and desires into questionable circumstances and conditions.

During their arduous trek in the wilderness and enroute to the promised land, God under the form of a pillar of fire by night (Light) and a pillar in the cloud by day (shade) guided the chosen people.  When the pillar moved forward, the people of Israel would pack up their camp and follow behind it. And when the pillar stopped, the Israelites would set up camp with the tabernacle directly underneath.

“And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night.  He did not take away the pillar of cloud by day or the pillar of fire by night from before the people.” (Ex. 13:21-22)

“Because of your great compassion you did not abandon them in the desert. By day the pillar of cloud did not cease to guide them on their path, nor the pillar of fire by night to shine on the way they were to take.” (Neh. 9:19)

These Old Testament verses convey an extremely important life lesson.  Since the advent of Jesus Christ’s New Covenant, we have now become human tabernacles that house the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor. 3:16).  And as was the case for the chosen people during days of antiquity, so it is that faithful Believers continue to be guided during their earthly journeys by the same Pillar.  And this great Pillar, this great Rock in the Cloud and in the Fire was and continues to be our precious Lord God Jesus Christ:

“Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, all ate the same spiritual food,  and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.” (1 Cor. 10:1-4)

GOD being ever compassionate and loving wants to guide and lead HIS people in the way shey should go. In the natural sense, we as Believers do not know what lies ahead or lurks around the corners of this fallen world but HE does.  And becauses GOD works on HIS own time and according to HIS own design, we are called to exercise patience; to wait on HIM and trust HIM. Until then, we are called to stay put. To abide with discernment in and underneath that great Pillar of cloud and fire – the guiding Light of the world – Jesus Christ. And to follow Him when He moves and wherever He leads. His plans, intentions, desires and timing for us is always perfect!

“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (Jn.8:12)

“However, when He, the Spirit of truth (the Holy Spirit made available through the Lord Jesus Christ) has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will show you things to come.” (Jn.16:13)

Keep the Faith,

Suzanne