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A Vision Of The Door Of Truth
Bobby Conner
"Get ready! We are about to behold the Lord's majesty and might in such a way that will shock us."
November 29, 2006
While waiting upon the Lord one day, I was ushered into a powerful prophetic encounter. I was surrounded by numerous magnificent Heavenly messengers, which quickly escorted me upward into the Heavenly realm in front of a massive door.
I was stunned with its strength and beauty. This outstanding door was compelling and alluring in the noblest fashion. Intuitively, I was aware that behind this door were divine treasures and wisdom beyond my ability to grasp. Written across the entrance in bold letters of living fire were two words, "Spirit" and "Truth." The colors contained in these flames were beautiful beyond description. I was overwhelmed with the pull I sensed within my soul. I longed to behold what was beyond the door.
"The only key to this door is your deep desire to walk in Truth."
My heart pounded so hard, that each beat shook my body. I knew I was standing at a moment of great opportunity and that something amazing was about to be revealed. I was simultaneously experiencing two opposite feelings--anticipation and overwhelming expectation, along with holy fear and awe. The Heavenly hosts who escorted me, radiated might and tremendous power, however, they were also exceptionally gentle and gracious. Their presence comforted and reassured me.
In this place of awe, I couldn't muster the courage to ask, "Who has the key to such a significant door?" Even though I did not speak, one of the Heavenly hosts answered in a reassuring tone, "The only key to this door is your deep desire to walk in Truth." When he said the word "Truth," I trembled knowing that this was much more than mere head knowledge. He was speaking about Divine Truth.
The tone of his voice increased my deep desire to enter the room. He continued, "To the truly hungry, this door is always open and accessible." A deep sense of assurance and hope washed over me. Jesus' promise in Matthew 5:6 rang in my heart. I could hardly wait for the angel's next statement. Again his powerful yet reassuring voice instructed me, "Extend your hand and touch the door." I touched the handle and was stunned when the door quickly swung open.
We can be confident the Spirit of Truth is willing to aid us on our quest for Light and Truth. In 2 Samuel 22:29, we discover this tremendous promise, "For You art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness." The Spirit of God will release the much-needed revelatory light if we are willing to seek Him while He may be found (see Jeremiah 29:12).
We are in a season of revealed Truth. You have been given blessed and highly favored eyes and ears, which are able to comprehend this important truth. Matthew 13:16, "But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear."
Entering In with Intensified Hunger
Following angelic instructions, I stepped inside. I was more than surprised. I had expected to be blinded by brilliant, blazing, Heavenly light, yet the room appeared almost completely dark. A small, flickering candle cast the faint light.
I intuitively knew that there was much more than what I could see with my natural eyes. In spite of the dim atmosphere, this room contained objects of immense worth--wisdom and knowledge on a level not yet discovered by mankind. Knowing this only intensified my desire to discover them. I was greatly encouraged by the promise in Proverbs 25:2, "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the honor of kings to search it out." It was my desire to search out this matter.
God has given great, powerful promises to those who are spiritually hungry and thirsty. God promises to pour out His Spirit like floods of water in Isaiah 44:3-4, "For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring; They will spring up among the grass like willows by the watercourses."
Our heart's cry must be that of Psalm 42:1-2, " As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God," and Psalm 63:1, "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water." We too must hunger and thirst for God. Ask now for an intensified hunger for Him.
The Candleholder's Presence
"The holy reverential fear of the Lord was so strong, that I was afraid to breathe."
My heart was overcome with divine hunger. I longed for the light! I knew I would need a great deal more light to reveal the hidden treasures. It is in His light that we will see light.
The candle was in a beautiful candleholder fashioned from what appeared to be the purest gold. Although the flickering flame was small, it was the outstanding brilliance of the candlestick that drew my attention. It was strong, yet graceful, and incredibly beautiful beyond description. It appeared to be made of pure gold. Suddenly, I was aware of the Lord's presence. It seemed the more I focused upon the candlestick's beauty, the more the room filled with His presence.
The whole atmosphere of the room was alive with Christ's presence, and I desired to see Him more than any treasure hidden there. It is in Him that all the wisdom and treasures of God dwell. Colossians 2:3, "In Whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
My heart trembled with awe and anticipation at His presence. It was as if even the air became electrified with expectation. The awareness of Christ Jesus and His Majesty was breathtaking; it was wonderful and terrifying. Even the Heavenly messengers were awed and astonished by the Lord's presence. Words cannot express the level of awe and reverence these angels have for the Lord. Their reaction only amplified the holy fear that gripped my heart.
Get ready! We are about to behold the Lord's majesty and might in such a way that will shock us. A totally different type of respect is coming in these days for Christ the King. We too, will fall on our faces like John on the isle of Patmos when he encountered the risen Redeemer (see Revelation 1:10-18).
The holy reverential fear of the Lord was so strong, that I was afraid to breathe. I was torn between two desires--I wanted to fall back into the shadows and hide, yet at the same time, I wanted the room to continue to flood with His holy presence.
I wanted to hide because of the contamination of my heart. In His presence, I was keenly aware of the weakness and wickedness of my heart. In this moment, I was conscious of the overwhelming grace of God toward us. Despite the fact that our sins are dreadful, through Christ's blood we become as white as snow (see Isaiah 1:18).
Consider Him and Only Him
"Our greatest quest is to behold the Lord in His glory."
In Hebrews 12:3, we are instructed to "Consider Him...", Christ the Redeemer. For without Him, we can accomplish nothing. It is the quest and goal to lift Him ever higher for all to see, because He alone is all together lovely. As we lift Him up, He draws all men unto Himself.
While our glance can rest upon these great heroes of faith and their awesome accomplishments for the Kingdom of God, our gaze must remain constantly affixed to the King of kings. Yes, in all things we must consider Him. All our thoughts must lead to Him. So, no matter what the theme or text we are studying, we are really considering Jesus.
I love to study Hebrews 11, uncovering the great exploits of the men and women of outstanding faith. These people truly helped to advance God's Kingdom. Our spirits are lifted higher as we reflect upon the great victories of the impressive roll call of faith's heroes, and our expectation is heightened as we ponder these people. We do well to look deep into the life and ministry of these precious saints of old, but expect God to do even more in our day.
We must never forget that the greatest days of the Church are ahead of us, and we are to accomplish greater deeds than these spoken of in Hebrews. The Kingdom of God is about advancing and expansion. He has a mighty plan and awesome purpose for each of us. Never settle for less than what God has promised to release for you.
However, our greatest quest is to behold the Lord in His glory, yet the main message is still to "Consider Him." The writer of the book of Hebrews is quick to point us to Christ, stating at the conclusion of this tremendous passage, that our main focus must look past these great victorious champions and look to the Lord.
As we consider Jesus, we discover that truly, He is "altogether lovely," as stated in Song of Solomon. Great grace and anointing is upon the study of the Song of Songs in our day. The Holy Spirit has released much light upon the beauty of the Lord in this awe-inspiring passage of Scripture.
"His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. His mouth is most sweet. Yes, He is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!" (Song of Solomon 5:15-16.)
Jesus alone is the fairest of ten thousand. He is the bright and Morning Star. He is the beautiful lily of the valley. Oh, how can we help but consider Him!
If we will take the time to study the book of Colossians, we will discover much about the person, the power, and the position of Christ Jesus. In Colossians 1:15, we are told that Jesus is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of all creation. It is in Him that the fullness of the Godhead dwells.
Colossians 2:9-10 states, "For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power." In Colossians 1:16-17, we discover that all things were created by Him and through Him, and that it is in Him all things continue to exist! Truly, God has highly exalted Jesus and given Him a name above every name. How can we not consider Him?
Giving Glory to Whom Glory is Due!
"God chooses ordinary people and gives them an astounding anointing."
Today when we observe God's mighty power demonstrated through a person, we too must remember that behind it all is the Lord of Glory. We should never forget that it is God who works in us, both to will and to do of His good pleasure (see Philippians 2:13). This is an overwhelming thought that we can live our life so that it brings God pleasure. This must be the highest goal. We discover in Luke 12:32, that one of the things that brings Father God good pleasure is giving us the Kingdom--releasing to us divine authority.
As we keep this in mind, our appreciation for God's power moving in the life of others is heightened. It is wonderful to know that God chooses ordinary people and gives them an astounding anointing in order for them to accomplish the task He has assigned (see 1 Corinthians 1:26).
The Scriptures declare concerning believers "...we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us" (2 Corinthians 4:7). Truly God uses the ordinary to do extraordinary things so that when all is said and done, He alone receives the glory due His name.
In the very near future, we will see meetings where great displays of God's Spirit will accomplish overwhelming things, and no one will go away speaking about the guest minister, but rather the whole focus will be upon the Lord of Glory.
I am convinced that God would do many more miracles if He would get the glory for them. This is something we must be very careful about--that we are always quick to give the glory to God for all that is accomplished in any of our ministry meetings.
In a powerful prophetic visitation, I was told that the highest form of treason and the deepest betrayal was to take the gifts that God has released to win others to Christ, and use these gifts and anointings to draw people to ourselves.
The Holy Spirit is on a mission--a mission to continually glorify the Lamb of God. He is drawing us to consider Jesus in all things; to fix our eyes on Him, knowing that as we look to Jesus, we will become like Him. "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord" (2 Corinthians 3:18).
As we seek to behold Jesus in all His beauty, we will be changed to become more and more like Him. God desires to use us to become radical reflections of His glory, thus shining bright in a sin-darkened world. We must choose to allow the impartation of His life to become a sweet-smelling fragrance in our lives.
May it be stated of us, like the early disciples, that it is evident we have been with Jesus. May the testimony of our lives be like that of Paul, "For me to live is Christ..." May we never fail nor tire of lifting up the Son of God in order that He may continue to draw all men unto Himself.
Hungrier Still--For His Truth
"We are in the season of Truth--truly God will release His insights if we seek Him."
Now let's return to the room with the candle. In the King's presence, I longed to more clearly see His countenance as in Proverbs 16:15, "In the light of the King's face is life...." Knowing that Jesus sought to reveal many things to me, I asked for strength to stand. Suddenly, I felt His reassuring peace comforting my heart.
My voice trembled as I found the courage to ask, "Lord what is this small candle?" He replied in the gentlest confirming tone, "That is your spirit being awakened by My words." At His statement, my heart filled with the promise found in Proverbs 20:27, "The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of his being." While I was thinking about this verse, He said, "Yes, it is true; I long to give more revelation to My people."
We are in the season of Truth--truly God will release His insights if we seek Him. In Psalm 18:28, we read these encouraging words, "For you will light my candle; the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness."
At the mere sound of His voice, the flame began to vibrate. It grew stronger and stronger. I was amazed that the sound of His voice caused the flame to increase in power. As the room grew brighter and brighter, so did my heart. It seemed to expand with each deposit. As the desire to see more increased in me, the Lord continued to speak concerning His Kingdom. With each word from His lips, the room increased in light and brilliance. I was sadly and keenly aware of how little I knew concerning the King and His Kingdom.
"Truly it is in His Light that we see Light."
Worthy is the Lamb to receive all glory and honor. Here are some Scriptures that pertain to this light. Psalm 36:9, "For with You is the fountain of life: in Your light shall we see light." Truly it is in His Light that we see Light. Again, in Psalm 18:28, "For You light my lamp, The Lord my God illumines my darkness." My heart began to cry out for more wisdom and understanding. We must have fresh revelation to accomplish what God is setting before our generation.
In the prophetic promise found in Isaiah 58:6-11, we discover awesome promises of light and health and overflowing provisions if we fully follow God's plans.
"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? Is it not to deal your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor that are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you hide not yourself from your own flesh? Then shall your light break forth as the morning, and your health shall spring forth speedily; and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rearward." (Isaiah 58:6-8)
As the Lord spoke again, the small flame's radiance greatly increased. At the sound of His voice, the entire room seemed to quiver and tremble--not in fear, but rather in anticipation and expectation. In Psalm 29:3-9 we discover this truth--"The mountains shake at His voice."
Christ continued to speak, affirming, "The more you respond to My revelation, the brighter your candle burns." Even the instructions caused the flame to become noticeably brighter. With more light, came more desire for light. The brighter the light, the deeper my hunger grew for more. "In Him was life, and the life was the light of men" John 1:4.
In this incredible atmosphere, I felt something deep within me arising--it was an excruciating hunger on a level I had never dreamed possible, and the desire was like nothing I had ever experienced before. It was a hunger for His Word and for understanding. My heart cried out Psalm 43:3, "O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me."
Abruptly and deeper than before, I was painfully aware of how little I truly knew about His Majesty. It is one thing to know Scripture in our head, and a completely different thing to understanding Divine Truth in our heart.
A profound hunger arose within me. A deep love leaped within my heart. I cried out in desperation for more understanding. "Open my eyes to behold wonderful things from Your word. Open my ears to hear; open my eyes to see." As we walk in His light, we see light. As He awakens our heart, we realize our desperate need for Him.
The cry of our heart is found in Ephesians 1:17-18, "Open the eyes of my heart flooding it with revelatory truth giving me understanding of all you are saying to me."
With each deposit of truth, my hunger increased and the room became ever brighter. The shadows had been driven out, and the room was radiant with the Glory of Christ. Then I saw this room completely filled with awesome treasures of knowledge and wisdom, understanding and counsel, but--they must be accessed through the door of Spirit and Truth. These were not treasures such as gold and jewels, but true riches--the counsel of God and the wisdom of the Word of God.
The mind of man cannot receive these treasures; they must come through the revelation of the Spirit of Truth (see 1 Corinthians 2:9-14).
God's Word is the Lamp to Our Feet
"We are to walk in the Light as He is in the Light."
Each of us has been entrusted with a candle; we must respond to the Holy Spirit and permit Him to enlarge our flame. The candle is set aflame by Heaven's fire. In Job 29:3, we discover an awesome promise of walking in victory even in dangerously dark days, "When His candle shined upon my head, and when by His light I walked through darkness."
God's plan is for believers to walk courageously in the light, not stumble in the darkness. In Genesis 1:3, we discover God's heart. God said, "Let there be light: and there was light." 1 John 1:5 tells us, "God is Light and in Him is no darkness at all." We are called to be children of Light. We are to walk in the Light as He is in the Light, knowing that in Him is no darkness at all (See John 8:12). As followers of Christ, each of us are called and commissioned to be children of the light. This is only accomplished as our walk is directed by the Word of God. God's Word is the true lamp to our feet and a bright light to our path (see Psalm 119:105).
By believing and obeying, this much needed light releases true wisdom for our walk (see Psalm 119:130). Thus we are equipped to walk boldly and filled with divine confidence knowing that God has more power to direct us than the devil does to deceive us. The Word of God must be in our heart not just our head; we must be doers of the Word and not just those who are content to hear. We are warned that this leads us into the deepest deception (see James 1:22). The Word of God is a powerful weapon in our spiritual warfare--it is the sword of the Spirit.
In a prophetic encounter, the Spirit of God spoke these very encouraging words to me, "The people of God are about to believe what they know." This is extremely exciting news. We know quite a bit in our head, but seem to obey little in our heart. Now is the time to hear and heed the spoken Word, as well as study the written Word.
Let's cry out in holy hunger for a brighter flame from the Lord.
Bobby Conner
Eagles View Ministries
http://www.bobbyconner.org/
Walk In Victory
Bobbie Connor
"Walk In Victory--By Generously Sowing The Right Seeds"
October 5, 2006
The Spirit of God is encouraging each of us to advance, to walk with clean hands and a pure heart; drawing us ever closer to our Lord in this season of no compromise--to move in power, and to take the Kingdom for the King! Our day is a day of swift shift; a spiritually radical revolution is at the door. Expect God to display His mighty deeds in doing new things (Isaiah 48:6).
ADVANCE AND ACCELERATE
The cry of no hesitation has gone forth. We are to arise, walk in dominion power, and lay a hold of the promises of God. This is not a time to be weak and waffling, but rather a time to be extremely bold and brave. We are commanded to be confident, brave, and very courageous (Joshua 1:7); the Spirit of God is calling forth the "dreaded champions."
Listen, with your whole heart, the voice of the Lord is speaking; He delights to give you the Kingdom (Luke 12:32). Take courage! God has promised victory! You are called to be the head and not the tail. The Holy Spirit who lives within you is greater than the spirit that is at work in the world (1 John 4:4). You are created for victory; now is the time to shake yourself up, and declare the proclamation found in Micah 3:8, "Truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord!"
We are in the harvest of the end of the ages--when the seeds of both good and evil are coming to full fruit (Matthew 13:30). The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence and violent persons take it by force (Matthew 11:12). God is calling for us to arise and take a strong stand against the works of darkness (Jude 1-4). We are to take the land.
This victory will be accomplished by individuals as well as the corporate church. The end-time church will be a people of God's obvious power (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). It is time to see a true demonstration of the power of God's Spirit. The cry has come up before the throne of God, "Oh Lord, rend the Heavens and come down!" (Isaiah 64:1). All across the earth, hungry desperate saints cry, "Sirs, we wish to see Jesus" (John 12:21).
DRAW EVER CLOSER TO THE LORD
Join with the plea of Psalm 90:16-17, and pray that the Lord will let His works appear. The church should be hungry and desperate to see the works of the Lord. I am weary of seeing the plans and purposes of man; I long to see the mighty acts of God. The Spirit of Truth is calling for us to come into the presence of the Lord.
No one will have an excuse. The way is clear, and any one of us can advance higher. The invitation is extended, "Come up here" (Revelation 4:1-3), and as we answer the call to enter the door that is standing open in Heaven, we can see more clearly and hear more distinctly. This in turn equips us to advance ever deeper in the anointing, and make the most of our divine call.
TURN HIS PROMISES INTO ACTION
Paul, the apostle, instructed us to walk purposefully toward one true goal (Philippians 3:12-16). This is not a time to wander around the mountain of defeat and unbelief; we are to lay hold of the promises of God, take Him at His word, and stand firm in faith. God released to me this very encouraging statement: "This will be the season that My people begin to believe what they know. My Word will move from the head, to the heart, and to the hands." Rather than just being content to sit and hear, we will become activators of the Word. God has destined us to walk in victory, not defeat. We are called to be victors, not victims. Never forget, God has promised that no weapon formed against you can prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
The body of Christ stands poised at the very verge of the greatest move of God in the history of mankind. Each of us should expect swift and radical change. We do not have any more time for another trip around the mountain; we must enter into the promises of God today. No matter how confused and confounded we have been in the past, this is the day we can find the exit sign and end the wilderness wanderings. We can begin to walk in our purpose: seeking first the Kingdom of God. We must make it our aim to please Him (2 Corinthians 5:9).
OUR HIGHEST GOAL--ADVANCE THE KINGDOM
Paul prayed that we would "walk worthy of the Lord," be fruitful, and increase in the knowledge and wisdom of the Lord (Colossians 1:9-12). Our highest goal must be to advance the KING in His Kingdom. Our prayer each day must be "on earth as it is in Heaven." There must come a swift synchronization between our walk and Heaven's will. Just as Christ could say, "I only do that which I see My Father doing," we must have clear focus too.
It is imperative that we maintain a deep walk in the Word of God--this will bring about the freedom we need to draw near to the Lord. We must approach His holy hill with hearts and hands that are pure (Psalm 24:4-6). Each day we must seek to draw ever nearer to Christ, seeking to yield, ever deeper, our will to His will. It is as we face Him in faith--open and trusting--that we are changed into His likeness (2 Corinthians 3:18).
WALK IN FREEDOM
The blood of Christ sets mankind free from all bondage. Because our chains are gone, we must walk in freedom. In the days to come, we will see a radical return to the message of the redemptive blood of Christ, knowing that we are not redeemed with silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ. Jesus said that you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32).
Spend time daily meditating upon the Word of God. Let it get deep within your soul--only then will you experience its transforming effects of soul revival, wisdom, joy, and insight (Psalm 19:7-14).
Knowing the truth in our hearts sets us free. The question must be asked, "Why are so many believers living in different levels of bondage and defeat?" One of the greatest reasons is that we have left our first love (Revelation 2:4). We must repent and return quickly and completely to Christ.
NO COMPROMISE
Our prayer must be, "Lord, restore my passion for Jesus." The blood of Christ has provided us with overwhelming victory--we do not have to continue living in defeat, however, it will require our persistent dedication to overcome the strongholds. If we will dedicate ourselves again and resolve to obey Him, this can change. We can start walking in lifelong victory. The pure in heart will see the Lord (Matthew 5:8).
The great and precious old song states:
"Trust and obey, for there is no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey."
This is one of the most important aspects of the Christian walk: learning how to quickly obey the voice of the Spirit of God (John 10:3-4). Never run from God, but to Him. God longs to help us, not hurt us. God has promised to never leave us, but to live in us and always be with us; and because He is always with us, we are assured of the overwhelming victory (Hebrews 13:5).
BE FAITHFUL BY OBEYING
The word "obey" is one of the strongest words in the English language we can hear. True faith is always evidenced by obedience, which is why the word in the New Testament that is usually translated "faith" also means "faithfulness." True faithfulness with our life is evidenced by obedience to His voice, and to one of the main mandates that the Lord gave to us in Matthew 6:33-34, "But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself."
Many Christians seem to be as mixed-up as a termite in a yo-yo. This confusion is most certainly fostered by the foe of our soul, as we know that God is not the author of confusion. I am sad to say that many saints have spent too much of their lives in disorientation and defeat, because they have not obeyed the Word of God. It is as we seek first the desire of the King, and the advancing of His Kingdom, that we have clear guidance.
One source of confusion is that many are walking in the light of their own sparks, not in the revealed light of God's Word. They have made vital decisions based on their own desires, and other earthly, temporary matters, rather than seeking first the purposes of the Kingdom. If they had based all of their decisions on seeking the purposes of His Kingdom first, everything else would have been added to them. If our lives had been based on this, we would have nothing to be anxious about, knowing who our source and protector is.
There is no greater freedom, no greater peace, than that which is the result of living our lives dedicated to the Lord in all things. And we are being given another chance to do this now. Do not let this year pass like the others. You are created to be the leading--"thinking head," and not the following--"ignorant tail." God's plan is for you to be above and not below. Now is the time to walk in freedom.
SOW THE RIGHT SEEDS
Out my back door, in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is a huge apple orchard covering several hundred acres. It is a joy to watch the trees bud, bloom, and bear delicious fruit. All this is the result of one single man with a big dream: Johnny Appleseed. He came through our region--Moravian Falls, North Carolina, more than two hundred years ago, using the apple to preach the gospel. He used to say that you could count the seeds in an apple, but you could not count the apples in a seed. This whole region of the state is now covered in apple trees that supposedly originate from this evangelist. Our goal must be to bear spiritual fruit that will remain. It is a true principle we will always reap what we have sown.
What way is the Lord leading each of us to sow seeds that will provide a harvest? Johnny Appleseed did not miss his opportunities to sow; don't miss yours. Just as we are promised in a number of places, in both the Old and New Testaments (the Scriptures cannot be broken, but are one), every Christian's life should have such an overflow that it is a major blessing to all who are in need. That's what Paul prayed for in II Corinthians 9:6-8, "Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything; you may have abundance for every good deed..."
BE GENEROUS
Part of our promised land is to have such abundance (to have so much more than we ourselves need), that we give much of it away, and it blesses and touches everyone around us. This is not just in money or material things, but in faith, hope, love, healing, etc. Our giving begins with material things though, because we cannot be trusted with the true riches of the Kingdom, if we do not learn how to handle the earthly ones (Luke 16:11).
His Kingdom is not of this world, and neither are the true blessings (of the Promised Land) that we are seeking. They are something we are to walk in and demonstrate in this life, but they are not of this world.
Many are not able to hear such words of discipline, considering them to be "negative prophecies," but they are Biblical prophecies. The times will not even be very difficult for those who have built their houses on the rock (by hearing and obeying the words of the Lord).
This coming year is going to be very difficult for all who are not abiding in the Kingdom. The fear barometer is going to be rising a few more degrees because the earth is going to be groaning and travailing, and the lawless are going to become even more ruthless. People who are giving themselves over to darkness are going to be falling into increasing darkness. However, the glory of the Lord, which is coming upon His people, will be so much greater that 2006 will be known as "The Year of the Holy Spirit."
The Holy Spirit is going to be moving in a very dramatic way this year. Those who are in harmony with Him will be having the greatest year of their lives. We really are coming to the time of the fulfillment of Isaiah 60:1-5, "Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and deep darkness the peoples; but the Lord will rise upon you, and His glory will appear upon you. And nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Lift up your eyes round about, and see; they all gather together, they come to you. Your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried in the arms. Then you will see and be radiant, and your heart will thrill and rejoice; because the abundance of the sea will be turned to you, the wealth of the nations will come to you."
We see here that at the very time the "deep darkness" is coming upon the people, the glory of the Lord is coming upon His people. If we are building our lives on the Kingdom which cannot be shaken, we will have nothing to fear from the things that are now coming upon the world. Rather, it will be a time for great rejoicing--the time when the glory of the Lord appears upon His people.
We must always keep in mind that this is the greatest treasure, the greatest possession we could ever have--the Lord with us. We are going to be experiencing the glory of the Lord this year in an increasing way, in preparation for the glorious victories to come.
Get ready!
Eagles View Ministries
http://www.bobbyconner.org/
