King of Hearts

Proverbs 13:12 (NASB) "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life."

John 14:27 (AMP) "Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]" Bev Robinson

Philippians 4:7 (NLT) “God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus"

My beloved child if you only knew how I have kept careful watch over you. I have kept My promise to never leave you, nor forsake you. If you only knew how I desire to mend the brokenness of heart that you feel in these uncertain days. My desire is to fill that shattered place with My peace and My joy. This is My best for you, oh and if you only knew. But your circumstances have caused you to doubt. You keep looking at what you lack and who you are not. Instead I Am calling you to focus on your King of hearts. I hold your heart in My heart and I want to give you a heart of flesh and take away the heart of stone that your trials and afflictions have sown into you. Today I Am saying to you, fix your heart on My goodness, My faithfulness and My love that I have established to keep you in My perfect peace and know that all things are possible for you. You must allow My Light to shine upon the darkness of your heart and melt away your fear, your doubt and your hopelessness. I Am your Father and I have not forsaken the work of My hands. I Am bringing My healing now to the heart that has grown sick now because of hope deferred. Darling child you have entered into a day that I will delight in giving you the desires of your heart. You must know that your peace, hope and joy in this world can only emanate from a heart that has found its peace and stability in the King of hearts.

Come, Listen & Obey

My child you must know and understand that the flood waters and the storms of life come to the obedient and faithful and also to the disobedient and unfaithful. This has been a seasons of decision. My children have come to the crossroad of life and have already decided which way they will take. And although I hear the cry of Lord, Lord, I know the heart condition of they that are truly mine. I know the voice of they who have built their foundation on vital union with Me, submission to My voice and obedience to My Word. Many have heeded, but still there are those who have not; yet even for those, grace and mercy still greatly abounds. But do not be deceived because there is only one true foundation and apart from the Rock there is really no foundation at all. Even as I have kept you safe in the arm of My refining fire I have given you a strategy. My divine strategy is come, listen and obey. To they who have put My strategy into practice you have built your foundation upon a solid rock on which you will be able to securely and confidently stand in and build upon in days ahead. So, even as you experience the storms of life you will know the blessed assurance of My safety, security and provision. Today, even as I have spoken to My obedient servants of the past I so speak to you and I say be of good courage and perform the work that I have given you to do in confident faith, trust and reliance on Me. As you press forward know with certainty the foundation on which you are building because this foundation will determine your end result. And as you continue to build up consider this; will that which you build be able to stand when the torrents rage? For those who have not yet set a solid foundation I say to you deep is calling unto deep once again; so come unto Me once again My child. In coming unto Me in reverent submission and obedient faith My great mercy shall always preserve your life. It is in My great love and unwavering perseverance that shall you yield your entire being or be given over to your own destruction. So seek Me in your obedience so that My grace may flow even more so to save you from being washed away by the torrent storms of this life. I say to you today, in the days ahead your foundation will need to be solid and sure and My strategy is still the same; come, listen and obey.

Luke 6: 46: 49“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? 47 I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. 48 It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built. 49 But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins.”

I will Sustain you!

Have no fear, Your God is here. My child don’t you know that I will sustain you? Don’t you yet understand that there is nothing, nothing, that can move you out from My loving hand? I know that it is easier to trust your emotions because that part of you is so real to you. But you have matured to the place where your spirit is more real and more alive than ever before. This is the part of you that is most important and that will cause your faith to soar. I say to you now, rest in My quietness and My blessed assurance that I will never allow you to fall. You will never, not ever, fail in My plans for your life. So speak back to your soul now. Say to your inner man Oh My soul Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! Ad darling what shall My response be? I will sustain you. I will maintain, nourish, provide, bear you up, and hold you up. I will protect you, support you and defend you. I will supply all your needs and give you all that is necessary for your life and for living. Do not be dismayed, keep on the path that I have illuminated before you; you will not slip, shake, waver or be led off course, trust Me, says the Lord.

 

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved." (Psalm 55:22)

Believe

John 6:29 “Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.”

1 John 5:5 “And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.”

Mark 5:36 “As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”

I keep hearing the Spirit of the Lord saying, just believe, only believe. I know what you are seeing with your eyes, I know what you are hearing with your ears. I know how your emotions are trying to exalt themselves above your spirit. I hear the noise of the warring of your flesh as your now strong empowered spirit takes its rightful place. I know the flesh is wanting to break out and scream with its dissatisfaction. I know. But you must know this day that I AM God; I am He. I am the Almighty One and My Hand is not short that it cannot save I can and I will deliver you out of this despair so you need not fear. You must believe that I Am able. You must take Me at My Word because before one Word passes away the entire earth shall first pass away. Have I not told you that in this world you will have tribulations and in the same place I also said that I shall make a way out so that you can bear up under it? It is by My loving kindness that I draw you closer and yet closer so know that I would never give you more than you can bear! Faith, faith is crying out and is demanding that no matter the obstacle; you must stand. Even without that tangible evidence that your flesh requires you can trust Me because I care for you; you are precious in My sight and My love for your shall not fail. You are a people of faith for by faith you have been saved and by faith you shall be delivered. I am requiring your faith and I am commanding you now because just a grain of faith will propel you. You must simply obey, trust My Word and Only Believe. Fix your eye on Jesus the Author and the Finisher of your faith and just believe!

Matthew 24:35 "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away."

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Feeling Distressed?

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).

Yesterday as we were pressing into worship at church the Spirit of God said to me, tell them do not be dismayed for My heart is full and My eyes filled with tears because many are distressed but I say to them today be strong and very courageous; do not be dismayed!

I couldn’t help but noticed how the worship team pushed and pressed us into worship and yes after a while I could feel the anxiousness and distress fall away and the Spirit of God arise so beautifully in our midst. It was so beautiful to have Him enter into our praise and thanksgiving as hearts submitted, put away their fear, let the spirit of distress fall away and exchanged it for the peace and security of His glorious presence. Truly amazing!

Distressed means to be or feel extremely upset, anxious, or unhappy.

And the Lord says in this hour I am calling you to capture every negative and unbelieving thought. I know the weariness that is on your soul as you distress over your present condition but I Am commanding you to cast every care and every situation on Me. I am calling you to cast down and put off everything that would cause you to magnify your current problems rather than magnify Me, your Lord and God. For in this season you will have to learn to truly rely on Me as a vital necessity and you must not allow any of your current situations or circumstances to be exalted above Me and My glory. Have I not said that you shall have no other god before Me? Your enemy is seeking to cause you to make your situation an idol before Me. If you are going to defeat him in this lie you must cease from your striving and know that I Am God. I know you are weary My Beloved so I say draw near unto Me for have I not said come unto Me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest? Have I not also said, take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I Am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls; for my yoke is easy and my burden is light? My child you have this blessed assurance in Me; will find rest for your soul as you draw near in trust and cast your burdens at the altar. Have I not said to cast your cares because I love and care for you? You will have to believe Me and take Me at My Word. Just Believe and know that My Word shall never fail. My Word shall never fail you, it shall not abandon you nor shall it ever cease in performing just as I have commanded. Do not be afraid dear one. Rise up and take courage and be encouraged I Am your FATHER, Your ABBA. Call unto Me, I hear you and I shall never forsake your asking, I shall always reward your coming before me and your contrite and broken heart I shall not despise. Be persuaded of this one thing; you have a High priest that is aware of that which you are afflicted with for He Himself said, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death.” Beloved press into Me with praise, worship and pray with a spirit of thanksgiving. I have made a way out for you, you are not locked into your current place, I am a God of change and at My appointed time you will see the manifestation of My promise. Do not lose heart My love, you have come too far to turn back now.

My Blessing Shall Overtake You!

Zechariah 8:13  "Among the other nations, Judah and Israel became symbols of a cursed nation. But no longer! Now I will rescue you and make you both a symbol and a source of blessing. So don’t be afraid. Be strong, and get on with rebuilding the Temple!" NLT

Zechariah 8:13 “Just as you, Judah and Israel, have been a curse among the nations, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.” NIV

And the Lord says, There are many who have looked upon you and asked, “how are they a blessed people?” They have judged your situational and circumstantial position not understanding that it is your spiritual position that indeed makes you a blessed and holy people. I have called you and I have set you apart, therefore, I have also declared you to be blessed, and because My Word is final and has all authority I again say, you are indeed blessed. It is by My Word that everything is created and upheld and that will never change. My Word is the only thing that shall stand eternal. You need not be fixed on what the world considers to be blessed; this will only keep you defeated and depressed. Seek My standard for the blessing and you shall never be disappointed. The pleasures of this world are what they consider a blessing but, these pleasures are fleeting and they shall never satisfy; ultimately you will be disappointed. But in Me you shall find joy and delight that cannot change with your situations or circumstances. My blessing is abundant and it exceeds that which you have desired. As I bless you in the spirit realm it shall pour forth into the natural and you will be filled to overflow and this blessing will testify of Me. I Am your God and I will rescue you, do not be afraid. Put your hands to the tasks that I have given you. Complete the work that you have been assigned and know that by My mighty hand you are saved and delivered into true riches and blessings. Stand forth and seek after Me in all diligence to My purpose and plan and then My blessing shall surely overtake you.

I Am your Plumbline

Zechariah 4:8-10 “Then the word of the LORD came to me: “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you. “Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the LORD that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?”” (NIV)

Then another message came to me from the LORD: “Zerubbabel is the one who laid the foundation of this Temple, and he will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has sent me. Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the LORD that search all around the world.) (NLT)

A plumb line is a simple but accurate tool used for determining whether or not something is perfectly vertical i.e. upright. The Lord also used, and uses, a "plumbline," His Word, to determine how upright His people truly are in His sight. How upright they think they are, or how upright they proclaim themselves to be, means nothing to God.

In the above passage Zerubbabel is a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ.

And the Spirit of the Lord says, there has been many difficulties that have tried to withstand the work that I have purposed to do through you. Many mountains have stood in your way; but I shall complete the work through you! You can be assured that My temple, that is you, shall be completed for Grace. You will be empowered to move every mountain out of your way. You need not fear or be troubled for I Am He who holds all power in My hands. I Am seeking righteousness in the earth, in the church, My people, and I have made the measurement for I have given you a standard in Christ Jesus. I Am calling you now into a place of fullness. I Am He who judges the hearts and intent of every man and I give him work to do according to the faithfulness of they whose hearts have been made truly righteous in Me. I Am He who began a good work in you and I shall surely complete it. By Grace I have called you into this place for such a time as this. You need not fear for I have risen a standard against every flood of the enemy. Nothing and no one will be able to withstand you or prevent your progression into My ordain destiny for your life. For truly I Am for you therefore nothing can stand against you. Again I say My standard will move every mountain out of your way and by faith you shall see every obstacle removed. I Am God and nothing is too hard for Me; nothing is impossible to Me. I will rebuild out of total ruin and out of nothing shall much come. "Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of My people" My child greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. I have counted you righteous for the Chief Capstone is your Lord and God. You can be assured that I shall never forsake the work of My hands!

Lay the Foundation

In the Book of Haggai the remnant of Israel had finally begun to walk in obedience to the will of the Lord to rebuild the Temple. After saying to themselves that it was not yet time the Lord spoke through the prophet Haggai and commanded them that indeed the time had come. As the people began to walk in obedience the Lord assured them of His promised presence and blessing as they submit wholeheartedly to do the work of the Lord.

“Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the LORD’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. 19 I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, and your grapevines, fig trees, pomegranates, and olive trees have not yet produced their crops. But from this day onward I will bless you.” Haggai 2:18-19

Now as the people rose to obedience and laid the foundation of the Temple the Lord gave them a promise of blessing and multiplication even while the Temple was not yet completed. I believe God is speaking to us about the vital importance of building our foundation in Him. As we do so God promises His blessing upon us. Although we may not yet see the manifestation of this spoken and promised blessing we can trust that because we are laid upon the solid Rock Christ Jesus that we will harvest a crop of abundance in Him.

And the Lord says, As you sow a seed of righteousness in obedience to My will and My Word commanded to you I will not only provide the seed but in due season I will cause it to be planted where it will yield fruit in abundance; this is My promised blessing to you. Although you do not yet see it with your eyes know that from this time forward because you have been diligent in laying your foundation in My Son, My Word, that it has been decreed and declared and thereby established in heaven and on earth that you are blessed. In this day I Am indeed sweetening the cup of affliction to those who diligently serve Me in submission and obedience. It is an act of My loving-kindness to bring forth this blessing. Now as you are My temple in this day I say to you lay a firm foundation, an eternal foundation on the Solid Rock which is Christ Jesus your Lord and Savior. As you have heard the Word and you have obeyed it you have built a foundation that will never collapse. When the floodwaters rise and when the storm beat against you; you will stand because you have been well built and establish. I declare as I have in the day of old, ( 1And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: 2And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. 3Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. 4Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. 5Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store. 6Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out. 7The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways. 8The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. 9The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways. 10And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee. 11And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. 12The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. 13And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them. (Deuteronomy 28:1-13) Receive the declaration of My blessing even while the seed is still in the barn. I am God and My Word of the promised blessing shall not fail to come to pass.

Luke 6:49 “But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins.”

1 Corinthians 3:11 “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.”

1 Peter 5:10 “In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.”