Maria
May 7, 2003
Note at top of page: Please read this GN unitedly in the days right before the Family Birthday free days in mid-February. Home members may also want to reread and study over these messages in their private reading time during their Happy Birthday free days.
By MariaMaria #600 CM/FM 3384 12/01
Dearest Family,
1. Happy birthday! This birthday we are celebrating a whole new rebirth, as the Lord has so recently given us a clean start with the fast, and now even more precious gifts and power with the Feast!
2. The fast probably seems like quite a long time ago now, after Christmas outreach, New Year's, the Feast, and all that happened in your Homes during those months. But it really was a monumental event in the spiritual realm, and I wanted to share with you some of what the Lord said about it. To be honest, it was a surprise to Peter and me, too, to hear the incredible things that took place in the spirit on that day. We called for the fast in obedience to the Lord's instructions. We knew it was very important to prepare us for the milestone revelations and events of the Feast, and important to the future of the Family. But to hear the spiritual happenings and what took place behind the scenes that day was amazing. I think you'll be thrilled as you read the Lord's messages and insight into how He saw it‚ how it looked from the spirit world‚ and what was accomplished during that time.
3. It should also renew your desperation to hold on to the victories the Lord won for us on our fast. Wonderful Husband‚ help us never to forget what You delivered us from on that day. Help us to stay stirred up in spirit and in action, too, so that we can continue to go on for You to all that You have for us!
Intercession in Heaven
4. When I was asking the Lord to give Peter and me anything personal for our fast time and how we should best use the time, He punched through with this glimpse into the spirit world and all that would take place on that day.
5. (Jesus speaking: ) This time of prayer and fasting for My worldwide Family will be a milestone turning point—they will never be the same. This fast marks the beginning of revolution! As I called out David to start this Family‚ this revolution for Me, so this fast day marks the day when I will infuse new strength and resolve into each Family member who will take part in this fast with fervent desire and purity of heart. This fast marks the day when the fires of revolution are rekindled. It is a monumental day! As you gather to kick off the fast‚ it marks the rebirth of the night the revolution began! The cries of revolution reach My ears, the cries of turnabout, the cries of change, the cries of passion, the cries of devotion‚ the cries of do or die!
6. I want to hear the cry of revolution, the cry for freedom from the bondage of the evil Selvegion, of Pan and Bacchus, from the carnal, from the world and its sordid ways! This fast day is the fulfillment of My desire and longing.
7. I give you a peek into the Heavenly realm at this moment. Once again the vigil candles are lit. The Heavenly host kneel in prayer as they hold vigil for Queen Maria, King Peter, and this royal nation—the Family of Love. The incense lanterns burn, and sweet, fragrant perfume scents the Heavenly atmosphere. Highly treasured and rare oil burns in our lamps on behalf of My intimate brides. The Heavens kneel in strong, earnest prayer—paving the way for the fuse to be lit, for the igniting of the fires of revolution as My brides are set free to fulfill My will‚ their destiny in the Last Days.
8. It has already begun in Heaven. Solemn prayer vigil is underway on behalf of My Family. Great warriors of the faith and veterans of prayer in the Heavens stand watch and intercede on behalf of My intimate brides, that each one will take the stand, that each one will yield all, that each one will pray the prayer, that each one will hold tight to the keys of the Kingdom, claim their power, and march on to greater victories. With weeping and tongues they uphold the Family in prayer on the eve of this monumental day when the fires of revolution will ignite.
9. (Channel:) I see the vigil candles lit in Heaven. It's a very solemn moment. It's very far out, mystical, but very tangible. It's as if I can almost feel it in a tangible way, the very deeply earnest prayers. I can hear them, but not out loud.
10. I can see the smoke of the incense flow through the air. There's something very special about the oil they're burning in their lamps. There are lamps everywhere, beautiful lanterns burning this extremely special oil. I have the impression that they don't burn this oil all the time; it's something only for extraordinary occasions, something very special.
11. For what seems like miles and miles and miles, as far as I can see, there are people in Heaven kneeling in solemn prayer. But in the middle of what seems like an endless crowd of people, departed saints, angels, and spirit beings, I can clearly see Jesus. He is kneeling in prayer right in the center of the crowd. He's not high on a throne or anything; He's right there among them, kneeling and praying too. It seems He's leading the prayer—but He's doing it right in the midst of everyone, bowing His head and holding prayer vigil.
12. (Jesus continues: ) This is indeed highly sought-after oil we burn this day on behalf of My Family, for this is a portion of the oil of My Spirit. As My body was broken for you, as I gave My life on the cross‚ so does the oil of My Spirit burn for My Family. So does the oil of My Spirit long to refill‚ refresh, re-ignite the power within each of My brides‚ to fill each one with the spirit of fire, of power, of boldness, of conviction, of fight! The oil of My Spirit yearns for My brides; it burns for My brides‚ waiting to be delivered to each one.
13. I show you this picture, My queen and king, to encourage your hearts, to confirm to you once again the magnitude of this milestone event for My Family worldwide. All Heaven paves the way for this day. All Heaven waits to deliver to you the answer to every single prayer prayed in earnest faith. Not one prayer will go unanswered. Not one prayer will fall to the ground. I will answer all who call upon Me. I will grant the petitions of those who call on Me in faith, believing. (End of message from Jesus)
A Day of Freedom!
14. (Mama: ) The following message was received by one of our staff members during their personal time with the Lord on the morning of the fast day.
15. (Jesus speaking:) Today is a day of renewal, for as you commit your heart and life to Me, asking that I release you from the clutches of lethargy, compromise, and any grip or hold that the Enemy might have in your life, I am able to begin My work in you. This day marks the beginning of a new life for My children—for you, My love. As you seek My face in desperation, desiring that I loose the chains of addiction and self that have held you back from giving your all to Me, the power of My Spirit through the keys is then made manifest in your life and heart.
16. On this day of fasting and desperate prayer, as you turn your hearts toward Me in humility and yieldedness, I promise that I will begin the work in you that you desire, to make your life and heart into the testimony of what being My disciple is all about. This is a day of forsaking your old man, of casting aside the shackles of the Enemy. Any hold that Satan and his minions have had on your life can and will be broken today, if you will come to Me in the spirit and desperation of this fast.
17. Today the snarls and ploys of the Enemy are exposed, and as you call on the keys to work in you, the Enemy's power is lessened. If you desire and desperately seek after this change of heart‚ then no longer will you be in the restrictive and oppressive grip of compromise and lethargy. I will release you. I will cast aside the holds of the Evil One, and I will cut asunder the bonds that restrict you and have until now limited your spirit from feeling the true freedom of My Spirit.
18. This is not only a day of renewal, but it is likewise a day of freedom—freedom from the grip of the Enemy. For all those who hunger and seek after Me, all those whose choice is that of service and dedication to Me, this is a day of great liberty of spirit—liberty and freedom because you will no longer be blinded by the Enemy. You will see the devices of Satan for what they are, and you will despise them and reject the control that they have in your life.
19. Such freedom of spirit can be found today. I ask only that you come before Me on bended knee, giving up all that has held you back from serving and loving Me as you should have. It is a time of forsaking your old man, allowing My Spirit to work in you and transform you into the totally loyal and dedicated disciple I have called you to be.
20. There is no halfway mark; it is all or nothing. But I say that as you surrender and give your all to Me, I will remake your heart and life so that they will fit the plan I have for you. It is from this complete submission that your life will bear witness of My Words coming alive for you.
21. As you consecrate your life wholly to Me on this day, I in turn will grant you the requests of your heart. I will remove the ways of self; I will cast aside the shackles of the Enemy. I have longed for this day, because it is through this commitment to Me and My Words and to the fire of My Spirit that you will become the disciple I have desired you to be all along. (End of message from Jesus.)
22. (Mama:) Following are some of the thrilling messages the Lord gave after everyone had united prayer on the fast day. Some were received unitedly, and others were received privately later.
Guardians of the Flame
23. (Vision:) I see a huge, magnificent torch, and its fire is raging. The blaze is amazing. It reminds me a little of the Olympic torch—not the little one that they use as they transfer the flame from one runner to another, but the bigger cauldron that they light during the Olympic games. Now it seems like someone is gently pulling me back and I can see the full picture.
24. Thank You Jesus! This is outstanding! It's a huge torch and it has just been ignited. Two awesome-looking archangels are holding it up. They look like giants—they're way bigger than any human. They're huge, like tall buildings. They're standing side by side. Like the Statue of Liberty holds up a torch, these two magnificent archangels are jointly holding up this mammoth torch, but this is far greater and more magnificent than the Statue of Liberty.
25. They look like warrior angels, and they're almost standing at attention as they hold up this torch. They're rugged looking with long, flowing hair‚ very strong and powerful. Tremendous! There's nothing passive about them. They're very, very strong and their eyes are like fire. They have a breastplate on, they're wearing something like a loincloth, and they have a huge sword at their side in a sheath. On their feet are sandals that are laced up to the knee. They're holding the torch between them. Each one is holding the torch up with one hand, and in their other hand they're holding a set of keys—a set of gold keys that shine so brightly it's almost blinding.
26. The handle of the torch is golden and brilliant, and has a very intricate design on it. And the flame is so bright‚ it's a raging fire. It's all so powerful looking‚ very awesome, breathtaking! The sight of it is overwhelming.
27. (Jesus speaking: ) Today I once again ignite to full power the torch of revolution of the children of David and Maria and Peter! Its flame will flicker no more, but will burn with the brilliance of My awesome strength, might and power. The Earth will feel its heat, the Heavens will never be the same, and the worlds beyond will see and will bow down before the power which My children will wield.
28. I have commissioned two mighty ones, chosen from among My most courageous archangels. These are known for their valor and fearless wielding of the sword of My Spirit. They hold the keys to the Kingdom that are given to the children of David in their hands—for the keys stand ready to be activated at any given moment‚ at the word of My brides. These also bear the torch that burns with the white-hot fires of revolution!
29. I have heard the prayers of My children, and the strength of these prayers have caused the torch to once again flare up, nearly out of control! It's a revolution! The cry resounds throughout Heaven and Earth!
30. The Selvegion are driven back, lethargy melts, Pan and Bacchus cower; they fear and tremble at the might and strength of the prayers of My children! They are singed by the heat of the flame‚ blinded by the power of the keys, and wounded by the thrust of the sword! These are no match for the fire that ignites My Endtime brides.
31. These two mighty archangels that you saw holding the flame are now bound to the children of David. They will stand guard day and night as guardians of the flame of revolution that burns brightly in the heart of each of My brides, those who have given their all to Me. These are bearers of the torch—bearers of the flame of the children of David.
32. This is the eternal flame of the revolution of the children of David. Today it once again burns brightly in full blaze! Its intricate handle bears the name of each of My brides who have committed their all to Me. I have personally carved each name in pure gold, that there may be no mistake who belongs to Me.
33. Let the fire of revolution burn deep in your hearts, My loves. Let it never go out. This torch will light your way. It will guide you through the troublous times as you keep it ablaze in your hearts forever. As the stream of My promises to you never runs dry, as My power is made available to you in the greatest measure ever witnessed on Earth, so this torch will burn‚ burn, burn—lighting your way, guiding you, protecting you, shielding you from all harm as you finish what I have begun on Earth, as you woo and win and see each of My Own safely back into My fold. (End of message from Jesus)
Feel the Difference
34. (Channel:) I don't normally see "visions," but after we finished praying this morning, and as people were hearing from the Lord, this mental picture started coming to me—and continued after the meeting when I asked the Lord to finish it.
35. It is of a person, who seems to represent a Family member, who is very wrapped up and entangled with all sorts of ungodly spirits and vices. He has a miniature Pan sitting on his head, sort of in a Buddha position, apparently controlling his mind. He has Bacchus on his back, with his multiple tentacles wrapped around his body. He is hanging in the "sheet" spread by the spirit of lethargy. There are also a variety of other ugly little creatures and imps on, all over, and inside this trapped person. You can't even see his face or his body or his features. He is so covered in all these things that you can't tell what the real person looks like.
36. Then all at once the tentacles unwrap, and Bacchus backs off into the darkness. Pan likewise takes flight. And every single one of the other imps and netherworld creatures—who seem to represent the Selvegion, along with spirits of lethargy, selfishness, greed, and all other worldliness and vices—all take off, flying away.
37. Our "subject" is now in the center of a glowing circle of light, and surrounding that "bubble" of light is a very deep darkness. That is where all these vile creatures have flown. This bubble of light is brilliant, full of energy.
38. This person has all kinds of cuts and bruises; he's bloody and really messed up. The creatures are gone, but they have left their scars and imprints. But now that they're gone, and now that the light is shining so brilliantly, his gashes and bruises are healing so quickly it's almost unreal. The blood and bruises are disappearing. Before this happened, his clothes had to be melted off by the light, so he's also naked. He looks clean, fresh, scrubbed, and color is returning to his skin that was white and ashen. It's as if he had lost his life and existence completely because he was taken over by these evil spirits.
39. Now he's completely free—so free that he's naked and has nothing. He's looking around, somewhat confused and bewildered. He's looking over his body and kind of marveling, almost as if he didn't realize before what he actually looked like—and he's really very good-looking. He's also in awe at the fact that his multitude of cuts and bruises disappeared so quickly. Then into the bubble enter beautiful creatures of light. They have many shapes and forms, and there are as many of them as there were creatures of darkness, but each one of these is beautiful. The bubble of light grows in order to fit them all in.
40. There are large and powerful spirits—mighty warrior angels with sober and conviction–filled countenances, both male and female. There is Ellya, with her flowing, wind-like robes. There are beautiful little fairies and "white elves," each with magic wands of love, forgiveness, and restoration. One of the beautiful female angels wraps our man in a robe of beautiful light—a tunic–like robe that seems to bring with it not only comfort and warmth, but energy.
41. The bewildered look changes to one of happiness. He's no longer alone, destitute, and naked. He's free, and has the support and company of these Heavenly beings. One of the male angels stands solemnly before him and puts what looks like a scepter into his hand. It seems as if it's an assignment—a new, greater task to fulfill that he has not been capable of before. He reaches within his tunic and feels the keys of the Kingdom there—in his bosom‚ close to his heart, warm and glowing, alive, activated.
42. He stands up, and now the bubble of light becomes a transportation vehicle, and it's flying, moving very fast, carrying our man and his Heavenly entourage forward. He doesn't know exactly where he's going‚ but he knows it's exciting‚ beautiful, wonderful, and fruitful. He knows life will never be the same again—and he wouldn't ever want it to be.
43. Jesus, do You want to give any more explanation or insight regarding this picture?
44. (Jesus speaking: ) This vision is indeed representative of what has taken place and is taking place in the lives of numerous Family members around the world—including you. While Satan and his imps cannot fully possess you‚ they can sure hinder you and give you a hell of a lot of trouble if you let them surround and ensnare your life—and can even enter your body and spirit in the more extreme cases. This is a picture of the reality of the spirit world. This shows you how weak and useless many Family members have become—trapped, confused, beaten, bloody, defeated, going nowhere.
45. The light of My truth and the powerful light that is shining on you through My Word, along with the act of desperation and calling out to Me for deliverance through the power of the keys, sends the demons reeling and replaces their dark presence with My light of love. It's a light that heals and regenerates. It's a light that soothes and mends the messed-up hearts and minds. It's a light that propels you forward to new realms of service and new levels of usefulness. It's a light that endows you with anointing to completely fulfill My special calling for you.
46. Each of you has a unique and marvelous calling, yet so many of you have not reached out to fulfill it. You have not had the faith to do so. You often didn't even have a clue that you were missing it‚ or even that there was anything to miss! For the spirit of lethargy has not only shut your mouths, but your eyes as well. Many of you have been as blind men groping about in darkness, seeing only the carnal realm and not seeing the spiritual light that surrounded you. How much has been missed! How handicapped you have been!
47. Now I am shining the powerful spotlight of truth upon each life, and according to how you receive it, you have the power to become a completely new creature. You have the power to be fully and completely delivered from all of the works of darkness. You have the full power of the keys within your bosom, activated and ready to be used for whatever you will.
48. This power of the keys is directly linked to your yieldedness. The more you yield, the greater your power becomes. So yield all to Me, My loves. Let Me strip you naked, removing each of the remaining vestiges of Satan's ilk and filth, so that I might heal your bruises and mend your gashes. It can happen now‚ instantly, immediately. It is already happening to those of you who have made the choices to yield, to forsake all, to move forward.
49. You are free! You are the children of light and the children of David! No force of evil‚ no power of darkness‚ can have any hold on you when you are wielding the power of the keys in the strength of faith and the spirit of yieldedness! (End of message from Jesus)
Freedom to Spread the Flame
50. (Jesus speaking: ) A great victory is won this day in prayer! A great victory is won this day in the spirit, for through the power of the keys and your obedience you have enabled Me to lift My hand to send a band of strong warrior angels to be released on your behalf, to visit each Home worldwide, each person who is anointed by oil to free them from the Selvegion, and the grips of Bacchus and Pan.
51. And as you have obeyed and done what I asked, so will I cause this force of Heaven to chain and bind the evil influences of these demons. My angels will go from Home to Home to release you and free you from these evil influences in the spirit so that you may once again become My called–out ones, separated from the System of your day.
52. You have been willing and humble and obedient, and for this I will truly bless you. I will call you out as My Own. I will do great things for you. This is the beginning of the great and wonderful things I have promised you. (End of message from Jesus)
53. (Channel:) During this prophecy I saw a vision. A candle was burning very brightly, and off to the side were Pan and Bacchus. All these young people were stuck to them, and it looked like they couldn't go anywhere.
54. Then on the day of the fast, many of those who were stuck and entangled turned their faces toward the candle, and there were enough that they completed a circle around it. Some had big tree-trunk sort of roots behind them, binding them to Pan and Bacchus; others were more like smaller plants, but still, everybody was entangled. Then a legion of angels came and severed the bonds from all those who were facing the candle. Regardless of how deeply entangled they were, the bonds were loosed!
55. Whoever was facing the candle at that time got the deliverance that they needed. Instantly they were freed from it‚ and then they had to start running away before the entanglements could get them back. Once the bonds were severed, freedom was instantaneous, and they were all rejoicing. Some could hardly believe that it was so quick, and then they realized that they had to start running. So they ran, and each carried a part of the flame from the candle with them, and they started spreading the fire to others.
Revolution!
56. (Jesus speaking:) There is great, great movement of My Spirit this day! There is movement in the Heavenlies and in the Earth, in all parts and regions of My creation, both seen and unseen. I am moving to make the crooked places straight in each heart that asks, to make the darkened hearts light, to make a clear path before the feet of My dear children. This day your cries have reached My ears‚ and I have been moved to answer each prayer‚ each heartcry, each plea for My hand to turn things around and to make new.
57. Your re–creation has begun, My dear brides. I have cleansed you and removed the spots and stains that had marred your garments, and I have made you white as you have asked Me to do these miracles. It is not within your power to re–create yourselves, but it is within your power to ask and to commit, to recommit yourselves to Me. And as I have seen your determination to forsake all once again, to turn around‚ to leave the world and the past behind you and to walk in My ways, I will give you the strength to do so.
58. The power of My Spirit is moving‚ as a great wind that is cleansing and shaking and uprooting everything that is in its way. Everything that is not firmly rooted in Me and in this Revolution which I have created and formed since the beginning of the world shall be taken out of the way, and I shall rebuild and replant the new‚ even from the seeds of those few plants, those few but sturdy and hardy trees which remain. They shall be enough, with the power of My Spirit, to replenish the Earth, and I shall do so through you.
59. Stand tall in the light which I now pour down upon you, My dearly beloved Bride. Stand tall and strong, graceful and unwavering, full of My glory and might. For in your weakness, desperation and yieldedness you have proven yourself worthy of My aid, and this wind of My Spirit which I send forth to blow through you now shall only serve to strengthen you, as that which hindered is blown away.
60. This day when I renewed My call of revolution to you, you responded in defiance of the Evil One. What was done today from My spirit world was not done in a corner, and all Hell trembled as it saw the awesome force which was released to aid and strengthen and possess you as you called upon My keys. The Enemy shall now unleash his fury in great force, for he knows that this signals the onslaught of My forces to conquer for My glory and Kingdom as never before, as the forces and spirit of Heaven are united with My Bride on Earth in an unbeatable combination. He was not anticipating such a victory on My part, for he has worked long and hard to distract, to derail, to weaken and to sidetrack My brides through the subtleties of the compromises which he tempted you with.
61. But I have proven greater—I and the love which you‚ My brides, have shown and proven to Me once again through your commitments, your forsakings, your vows and your hearts given in fullness to Me. This recommitment has shaken the Earth, and its echoes will be heard around the globe, in both the physical and spiritual realms, just as it was when My David led My early Family disciples. His fruit, and your shouts of "Revolution," were fired as a shot which hit its mark, and caused all eyes to turn toward you. For you were proof of My life and Words, My love and care and presence amongst My children today.
62. That cry is going forth again. It has gone forth today in words and in spirit which all Heaven and Hell have noted, and Heaven has reacted to it with jubilation and rejoicing, and Hell with fury and hate. And it shall be spread by your lips and actions and love and teaching, working with and walking through the open doors of receptive hearts and desperate souls which we work to create and ready for you.
63. Hold on to these keys which have wrought such miracles this day. This shall be a day of remembrance throughout all time, for this day has My Revolution been reborn. This day have I touched and activated the key in each of your hearts, the key of David which had lain dormant. This day I have not only revived but also revolutionized your hearts to full awareness of your calling.
64. Keep turning the keys, My beloved. Use them fully and frequently, and we shall accomplish that which My heart desired in My creation of you, in My calling of each one, and the victory shall be won through you, My conquerors called since the beginning of time. Defeat the Evil One's puny power and efforts through the power of the keys which you hold and which I have turned this day. Let the wind blow through‚ continually and steadily, that she may keep your hearts stirred with the moving of My Spirit through all that is to come. Just let it blow‚ as you have done through your prayers this day, and it shall work for you. (End of message from Jesus.)
The Power of the Sword
And the Sea of Darkness!
65. (Jesus speaking: ) Whom have I called and whom have I chosen? Who will go on behalf of Heaven and who will be My children of this Latter Day? Oh yes‚ I say‚ YES in great joy, that you, the children of David‚ will go for Us. You will be Our testimony to this world. You will be Our face, Our eyes, the hands of Heaven on Earth at this hour.
66. You have been chosen to be the greatest manifestation of My Spirit since the day the world was created. You have been called not as missionaries alone; you have been called as the presence of God on this Earth for this hour. You are the Shekinah glory, the glory of Heaven at this time. You are the very mouth of Christ, the hands of Heaven upon the broken world which surrounds you.
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Shekinah [shuh–KIGH-nuh] ("dwelling" in Hebrew)—a visible manifestation of the presence of God. Although the word is not found in the Bible, it occurs frequently in later Jewish writings. It refers to the instances when God showed Himself visibly, as, for example, on Mount Sinai and in the Holy of Holies of the tabernacle and in Solomon's Temple. The Shekinah was a luminous cloud which rested above the altar in the place of worship and lit up the room. (From Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary.)
67. You are called to such a time as this. From the foundations of the world I have been preparing each of you. Think it not chance that you are here at this time, for this is your hour. This is what you are destined for. You have been preordained that you should live in this hour and be a channel of the power of God at this time.
68. How greatly I want to use you, the children of David. For no others will heed the call like you will. No others will give all like you will. No others will be as dedicated as you are. I have heard your prayers and supplication this day. I have seen the tears of brokenness and humility which have flowed as ointment before My throne.
69. You have not seen all that has taken place in the spirit, so I will open your eyes now to see and to wonder at the marvels which have taken place behind the scenes in My spiritual Kingdom. Hear now, and let your eyes be opened to the marvel I will show you.
70. You have received My vision of all of Heaven in prayer before My Father. [See paragraph 7 of this GN, in the message "Intercession in Heaven."] This is but part of the vision. Now I will tell you what happened before and afterwards.
71. I called a fast day in Heaven. What I showed you in that vision was the entire population of My Heavenly Kingdom on their knees before the throne of grace, beseeching My Father for grace and power for you, the children of David. Every member of My Kingdom of Heaven prayed for you.
72. How much power there was in that prayer! As we gathered and besought My Father to release a tremendous surge of Heaven's power to you, it was done! All power of Heaven is available to you through the keys. Today, because you open yourselves wide to Me, as you stand strong in spirit, a great influx of this power from on high has been released to you. This is power from God, from the vaults of Heaven, which has been released to you this day.
73. What would you ask of Me? What would you have Me do for you? I stand ready to perform your command‚ like unto the genies of mythology, who could grant wishes. But I am reality, not a myth, and I have immense power which is available at your beck and call. Because you have now opened your hearts to Me in greater ways than before, My power is able to work in you in greater ways than ever before. The world has sought to have you, but I have delivered you from its clutches this day, and I have sent great power to work on your behalf.
74. As we kneeled before My Father, great power was released to you, and to us who were gathered there in the Heavenly City this day. Among those you saw were those who have been assigned to help you. To each of your helpers of the spirit was given power, as a great beam of light came down and swept through Me into every member of your support team of the spirit. Those of the Heavenly realm who have been assigned to help you at this hour were gathered together unto Me and were given great power to help you in this hour because of your prayers.
75. Released unto you have been many powers which before lay dormant, or which were not for any hour save this one. These are powers which have been stored up in Heaven, and only now has the command been given to release unto you the amounts needed for this hour. Long has the store been filling, and now was the time when it was ready to be released to you!
76. (Channel:) I saw a bright beam of light come down from the apex of the Heavenly city and shine on Jesus, Who was dressed in white and kneeling in the midst of this crowd of helpers. It burst out from Him like a wave, washing over everyone. Jesus threw His head back and raised His hands in praise as the power hit Him, and all those who the power swept over did the same thing. All raised their hands and heads in praise to God for releasing the power to them. They were chanting and praising and shouting as the power passed through them!
77. There was such concentration. Everyone was fully focused on receiving the power, and when the power hit them, they exploded in praise. It was like fireworks! The power would hit someone who was kneeling solemnly before the Lord, and they'd simply explode in praise, glorifying God! After this I could see these spirit helpers or beings taking off, shooting up from their positions. They'd receive the power and praise the Lord, and then shortly afterwards they'd shoot off like a rocket. The impression I got was that they were shooting back to their assignments with greater power than ever to help, having been there in the assembly with Jesus and having received new power from God. It was all very bright and powerful.
78. The expressions on their faces were those of adulation and praise, as though their most fervent prayers were answered and now they could do their jobs more freely. It was like a freedom or an unleashing of their power. Each one just lit up and radiated and exploded in praise before shooting off to their assignments.
79. Now I see another group who are still praying. This group seems to have a different reaction to the power of God. As it sweeps over them they prostrate themselves on the floor, with arms raised over their heads. These are called to remain here.
80. (Jesus continues:) These are they who are called as prayer warriors for you, My children. They will not stop in their supplication for you day and night. They have been called as your continual prayer warriors, and they prostrate themselves before Me as they continue their earnest prayers that you might become My Endtime warriors.
81. These are they who have received power to pray for you. These are they who are called to make continual active intercession for you before My Father's throne, to bring your needs before Him continually. These are they who will be called upon to intercede for you when you are in need. These are they who will hold a continual vigil for you who are struggling and you who are fighting a tough fight to overcome the Enemy in this day.
82. Just as you have your work to do for Me, and you do it as unto Me, for the cause of the lost who need you to bring them My love and My truth, so do these take up the ministry of prayer as their calling for Me, until the job is done on Earth and you are all safely Home, bringing your sheaves with you.
83. You have been given a powerful praying army, and they do not cease from prayer. Their calling is to continually intercede for you and cause a steady prayer to rise before Me and My Father on your behalf. They stand by you in prayer when you are tempted to grow weary. They uphold your arms in battle through their prayers; they fight by your side with intercessory prayers.
84. These who give their lives before Me and who lay down their lives for you are they who have fought a good fight and finished their course. They count it a great privilege to be called upon to beseech Me on your behalf, to strengthen you through their prayers. These are they that keep the power flowing to you.
85. (Channel:) I saw that the power kept flowing down from the apex of the Heavenly City, and it would spread out to these who were lying on the ground before the light. It would enter them and radiate out of them like a huge star, shining in all directions. The light seemed to get stronger and more concentrated as it passed through them, as if they took the power and transformed it into answers.
86. Now I'm seeing a spirit helper with his face turned up toward Heaven. He is standing behind a brother who is on his knees before the Lord. It seems he is asking for deliverance and change. I see now that power from Heaven is flowing through a prayer warrior and onto the spirit helper, who is transferring the power to this man. He bursts out in praise as his heart is released from the grip of a dark demon, who is fleeing with a powerful beam of light following him. Thank You Jesus! Their prayers have brought this man victory!
87. I now see another scene, this one of a child who has fallen ill. His mother is sitting beside him in the hospital with a look of sorrow and hopeless grief on her face. The room is dark, gloomy, and there are devils of despair gathered around, hanging on everything—the curtains, the lights, everywhere. Then I see three Family members walk into the room‚ and the scene changes. The moment the Family members walk in, the power radiates from them and all the demons flee with the light chasing them. The child sits up and hugs his mother, obviously healed. The Family members didn't even seem to have to lay hands on the child—their presence alone was enough to dispel the sickness, like some people in the Bible being healed by the shadow of Peter or John.
88. I see a girl now, maybe 20 years old. She's depressed, and I can feel the pain her heart is experiencing. It seems she's tired of living and has given up. She's a Family member, but apparently she's really struggling with a dark cloud of depression or discouragement. She is weeping‚ and in her heart she is crying out for help. I see a dark demon—a big fat ugly one—sitting on her back and shoulders as if he's weighing her down. Then I see her plead for help. The demon is only slightly jerked around when she is praying, but then she hears the Lord's voice telling her to call on the power of the keys. The moment she does, the light comes down and zaps the demon, and he's gone. Her room fills with light and she drops to her knees with her arms outstretched in praise.
89. (Jesus continues:) These are but a few of the powers I release unto you. You now have power over every evil work of the Devil. You have power over every element of the Earth, over every creature, over the wind and the waves. You can command the mountains to be removed. You now have at your command a power that rules all, that causes it to be subservient to your command.
90. This day you approach a battle—not a battle of the physical‚ but a great spiritual battle. For darkness has been released, and you have felt its dark claws on your hearts as it has tried to persuade you that I am not real‚ or that you should compromise or give in to the Enemy. You have all felt the power of the Devil that has been released. Some have fallen into despondency, thinking there is no hope, but now that I have your yielded hearts I have been able to empower you and cause My power to flow directly into your hearts.
91. Before this time‚ there was still darkness ruling in your lives, for you had not been willing to let these things be pulled away so that My power might flow through you. But now you have released unto Me those things which held you back. You have discovered that I am more powerful, and I have given you power that is greater than all the things that fight against you.
92. So you now stand with Me in humility as I begin to flow through you and show you how to use My power. You are as an army which has been raised from the dead.
93. (Channel: ) Hallelujah! I saw a picture of dry bones in the desert being given life again--people being brought back to life and rising up out of the dust where they had been lying. The Lord was raising up an army from people who had been discouraged and downcast. He was taking the dry bones and restoring flesh to them and causing them to rise up out of their slumber.
94. (Jesus continues: ) I have called forth the armies of David, and I have called you from your defeats into victory. I have raised you up again, you who have been struggling, despondent and discouraged. I have ignited the flame again! How encouraged I am to see you all answer the call of My Spirit in your hearts! I see many rising to fight again, and some who have been called to fight for the first time.
95. I see young and old rising together to face the light as you begin to march in ranks toward Me. I see you rising up out of your complacency, compromise, disobedience, unyieldedness, jealousy, pride and bitterness. I see you all rising to meet the call of David, the cry of revolution! It's a Revolution!
96. (Channel:) Here I see countless people in ranks marching forward raise their hands and shout‚ "For Jesus!"
97. (Jesus continues:) And again I say, "It's a Revolution!"
98. (Channel:) The armies shout again, "For Jesus!" Jesus continues to shout and the armies answer, till more and more are being raised out of the ground. I see some reaching out and pulling people out of the rocks and out of the fields. They are calling up the "dead" in that they are helping pull up some who were buried under the things of this world. They have been buried, and now they are being called out of the dust. Each hand reaching out of the ranks is met by another in the dust, and the army keeps growing and shining brighter and brighter.
99. Jesus shouts, and I hear the sound of His voice rumble like a deep and powerful thunder—not the voice of a human but a voice of power, the voice of God! The hills shake and the ground quivers at His voice!
100. (Jesus continues:) Come out from among them and be ye separate!
101. (Channel:) The ground crumbles and the rocks start to fall, and out come more and more Family members who had been buried under heavier objects. For some, the weight of what they are buried under has to be removed by the Lord's powerful voice. They stand up and start running to join the army, which is now more than a hundred people wide, and I have no idea how long. Huge ranks are marching and the sound is earthshaking.
102. Again Jesus cries, "Revolution!" And the army answers, "For Jesus!" Then the army begins to shout over and over again as if it's their battle chant: "Revolution, revolution, revolution!"—Incessant chants, getting faster and faster, and I see the soldiers grow taller and stronger and brighter with each moment. They begin to march faster, then begin to jog‚ and now I see them break into a run.
103. In front of them there is an army of dark figures who are nervously holding their ranks. This dark army is like a cloud of darkness spreading for miles in the distance. It moves back and forth like a sea, and the words that come to me are "the sea of darkness." I get the impression that this is a huge army of the Enemy which he has placed as an obstacle between us and the lost. It's like he is hoping this will hold us off. But the moment each Family member comes in contact with this cloud or this "sea of darkness," the darkness is rolled back.
104. It's strange that sometimes it looks like a cloud and other times I see evil demons in a line. It keeps flashing back and forth. Jesus, what is the significance of this?
105. (Jesus speaking: ) What you see before you is a cloud of evil that would seem to have great power to oppose you, but in truth its power is but an illusion. For some it seems that they are up against the most powerful forces of Satan‚ but to others it is nothing more than a dark fog. This is because some people just cannot see what the Enemy's face looks like and they are not 100 percent sure what they are fighting, but they keep running in faith. As they get closer, they see what they are up against and they realize that I have given them the power to overcome the attacks of the Devil. They see that the demons they face are like clouds, which are quickly blown away before the might and power that I have given them!
106. (Channel: ) I now see this army charging through this darkness, plowing through it. But they're not swinging swords or any sort of weapon. They just run and the darkness dissipates before them. Why is it like this?
107. (Jesus speaking: ) The reason they do not wield weapons which you can see is because they don't need to. They have enough power within them from My hand that they become like weapons themselves; they are My weapons.
108. (Channel:) Wow, now the scene zooms way, way out, and I see that this army running is a sword in the Lord's hand‚ and the cloud of darkness is the Devil who is running away! The Lord is using us as His weapon to defeat the Devil, and the Devil is running away. Every once in a while he turns around and tries to fight, but Jesus just keeps whacking him with this sword and cutting away at him. It's so powerful. Jesus has an intensely furious face as He's attacking, and He's wild with the wrath of God. He's using us as His weapon‚ and the Devil can't stand up to it! He's empowered us and He's chasing the Devil, hacking at him and trampling his minions under foot.
109. (Jesus speaking:) Now do you understand? Now do you see why I have called you to such dedication? You are My sword. You are My weapon against evil, and as long as you were dormant I could not fight to My full capacity. But now that you have awakened and come alive again, you have become a powerful tool in My hand which the Devil cannot stand against. There is no wile that you cannot overcome with this power. I have taken up My most powerful weapon, and you are part of it.
110. Released to Me was the power to awaken your souls and to restore the power to My sword.
111. (Channel:) I saw angels marching along with us, like they were a part of the same army. The only way I could tell the difference was they were dressed in different clothing. But other than that we all looked the same, and we were all part of this great drive against the Devil.
112. (Jesus continues:) Indeed, all of Heaven is fighting on your behalf! Joined to your ranks are the greatest warriors of My Heavenly Kingdom‚ who have fought many battles and won many victories. Beside you and fighting with you are the greatest warriors of the faith, who strengthen you and cheer you on, while at the same time they lend their swords to fight by your side.
113. You are My army for this hour. You are My sharp threshing instrument, which I will now call My "Sharp Thrashing Instrument," for you are going to give the Devil a thrashing by My hand! You will wake up the slumbering world and rock the nations with My power!
114. How great a day this is, for it is the day when My power has been restored and My warriors march forth to great victory! Sound the victory, for Satan is in retreat! Sound the call to celebrate, for the armies of Heaven will be triumphant, and none shall stand against you and live. This is the day of victory!
115. (Channel:) I heard the halls of Heaven break out in praises, tongues, thanksgiving, a thunderous joyful noise! It reminded me of New Year's when the clock strikes 12; you hear that sort of commotion or see it on TV, only this was many, many times louder! I saw streamers and confetti raining down from the tiers of Heavenly mansions as each person came out to shout and praise at the victories won this day.
116. (Jesus continues:) Arise now, children of David, for the hour of march has come! (End of message from Jesus.)
Now You Will See
Greater Things!
117. (Jesus speaking: ) Now that you've let go of these many things that have been holding you back, now that you've fully and completely and of your own will set them aside and opened your arms to receive Me and all that I have to give, you will be able to more completely understand the wonder and power and gift of the keys of the Kingdom. From this day forward you will begin to walk more fully in the new anointing that I have given you through them. You will see it, feel it, and recognize it.
118. Each one of you who has committed to giving all to Me will begin to experience things that you could've never experienced before, because I waited for this commitment‚ this united dedication‚ this great concerted effort to renew your commitment to Me as disciples—to set aside the things of the world, the things of man‚ the things of the flesh that have been holding you down. And now is the power of the keys enhanced unto you. Now is the power of your faith enhanced. Now you will see greater things!
119. It's been there for you all along; the power has been there, and you have begun to feel it already, but today it grows. Today it explodes; today it ignites in a new way within each of you. Today My Spirit is reborn in each of your hearts—the power of My Holy Spirit. Its wind blows through you now. It blows away all those things that you have asked Me to rid your life of, and in its place it leaves a warmth, a fire‚ a passion, a burning conviction in the keys of the Kingdom.
120. This is a great day of rejoicing in the halls of Heaven and on Earth‚ for it is the day of rebirth and renewal. Things will never be the same. (End of message from Jesus)
Don't Delay Even One Day!
(Received by a staff member after praying the disciple's prayer of commitment in GN 964 in the days prior to the fast:)
121. (Jesus speaking:) Welcome, My love! You've joined the ranks of those who mean business, who are here to live and die for Me! Doesn't it feel good to have the cleansing and purging in the spirit? You're going to find your life so much easier now that you won't have the Enemy's imps draining the life out of you. You didn't realize it—just as the majority of Family members didn't realize it—but those demons had been plaguing almost everyone in some way or another. And now that you'll be rid of them individually and collectively, you're going to find your strength increased and your load lighter, and the things you do for Me so much easier. That's part of the blessings of obedience.
122. Besides just being free in the spirit once again to do My will, you will be rewarded with the increased power of the spirit world through the keys—as the keys are able to work much more powerfully on your behalf when you are clean in the spirit and wholly Mine. This time of dedication will make such a difference that you'll wonder how you ever got along before. You'll want to wake up each day dedicating yourself to Me anew. And each time you do, I will refresh you and wash you in spirit.
123. In giving yourself fully to Me, you've also opened yourself up to My increased working in your life. It's like you're being fitted with the latest‚ so that you can operate more efficiently. And I will be upgrading you continually. It might be a bit uncomfortable for a while, but you'll soon get used to it, and the difference in your performance and spiritual strength will be noticeable.
124. Thank you, My love, for giving yourself wholly to Me. Each time you heed My call, you are strengthened in spirit. Pray for those who have not yet caught the vision, for each day that they delay puts them much further behind in the spirit than they can catch up on in a day. It's very important for all those who want to stay on the cutting edge in the spirit to keep progressing as I move forward. Now is the time! Now is the day of salvation!
125. Please don't worry about whether you've "done enough." The doing is My job. The surrendering is yours, and you've done that. There is nothing that you are holding back from Me. It's all Mine, all placed in My hands. Leave it there, and watch Me make a masterpiece from the broken pieces.
126. I love you, and I will never fail you. I will hold you and strengthen you and pick you up when you fall. I'll never let you face a test alone. I'll always be there to reassure you, to whisper direction and comfort and encouragement. It's not cheating to ask Me about each test and how to make it, so don't hesitate. Don't feel that you get more credit if you do it alone, because you don't. The closer we are, the easier the tests become. That's the goal—not to learn to do it alone, to pass the tests alone, but to be so close to Me that you never hesitate to reach out and feel Me there, until we are one! (End of message from Jesus.)
All Sacrifices Repaid
127. (Jesus speaking: ) As it was on the day of Pentecost when My disciples were gathered together in one room, with one heart, with one mind, and I poured down My Spirit and My new anointing upon them‚ so have I used this time when all are gathered together in My Spirit, when all have come to empty themselves of their own hearts, of their own desires, and have given them to Me. I have poured down a fresh new anointing—the oil of My Spirit, the breath of My love‚ the power that you need in these Last Days.
128. This will give you the strength and the power to be My called–out brides‚ lights in the darkness‚ My signs to the nations! They will look up and see you shining brightly for Me. And this light, combined with the keys of My Kingdom, will be a force that none can stop, and which no man can stand against.
129. You are My children, My called–out ones. I rejoice to see you give yourself to Me today. And as you give of yourselves to Me, you will learn to wield the keys of the Kingdom. You will enter into a new era of greater works, greater power, greater signs‚ greater love and greater unity!
130. As you continue to move forward, to put one foot in front of the other in the direction that I am asking you, you will see that there is nothing that I have asked of you that is too hard or too difficult. As you continue to look in My face, there will be no sacrifice too great. There will be nothing that I ask of you that you will not wish to give Me with your whole heart, with your soul, with your mind. And as you walk along following Me in this way, you will look back and see that you have truly never made a sacrifice. The rewards and the blessings of the spirit that I give you in return will be worth so much more to you than the temporary pleasures of the flesh.
131. So walk on, My children, in newness of life, in giving of yourselves to Me, and letting Me make you into the disciples, the revolutionaries that I need you to be. I will not fail you. I will not let you down. I will give you your heart's desire as you give your all to Me. And on that day when I welcome you into My Heavenly Kingdom, as I say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord," you will rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory! You will be thankful beyond words that you gave your all to Me. When this race is done and the battle is won and we come together in My Heavenly Kingdom, it will be worth it all. You will know that you have done that which I have asked of you, and that you are truly My brides. (End of message from Jesus.)
Beauty for Ashes
132. (Jesus speaking:) Oh, what a purging it has been! I have brought you to this day through the deep waters, through the times when you have felt that you were drowning, that you could not get air, that all life was against you. I have brought you through times of suffering, through times of despair, through the valley of darkness, when you felt no hope.
133. But‚ My children‚ I have not brought you along the path of darkness to leave you there by the wayside to die‚ but so that you might be resurrected into the light! You had to come to the end of yourself, to the knowledge of what sinners you are, to the acceptance of your need for Me above anything or anyone else. You have been brought to the slopes of the mountain of My will‚ to the light upon the mountain. And this day I bring you up to the top so you can see the beautiful sunlight and the view from up here. For though you have walked and stumbled and been hurt along the way, these have not been touches of punishment, but touches of My love to bring you all the closer to Me. They have drawn you to My heart like never before, and brought you to this point in time where you are willing to give your life‚ your heart, your mind‚ your bodies, your everything to Me.
134. My loves‚ don't you see that this is the closeness that you have longed for? It has just come along the path that you have not expected. Don't despair if you are still on the path, for there is light coming soon, and you have but to continue to reach out to Me and I will bring you forth into the bright light of resurrection. Then you will be what I want you to be, the vessels and tools that I need you to be in these times when darkness abounds, and your light will shine all the more. So don't despair at the path that has brought you here, but rejoice because you have made the right choices and turned to Me and given yourselves to Me fully.
135. Now prepare for what I will do for you‚ the miracles that will be wrought, the excitement of the Spirit that you will feel. Yes, you will feel it! It will not just be by faith, but you will feel that excitement. You will know My will and you will be greatly used of Me. So come, My children, rejoice at the beauty for ashes that you have received and look forward to the light of things yet to come. (End of message from Jesus.)
Not to the Strong
136. (Jesus speaking:) My dear loves, the Selvegion have passed and Pan and Bacchus now fly away in retreat, as the banner of My love and the power of the keys go forth throughout all the world as the Homes unite in this worldwide fast and prayer day.
137. It has not been an easy battle. It has come through much torment of mind and spirit as each person had to make a commitment to fight and to resist these attacks and the hold that the Enemy had in their life. But it has come, and now you may rejoice in the wonder of My power and the miracle-working love I have put within you.
138. As I have said in My Word, the desperation with which you wield these keys will determine the victory that is brought forth. You have wrought a great victory through the desperation I see in your hearts, through the tears you have cried and the much weeping and the much sweating of body and of soul‚ in striving to reach this great victory.
139. Feel honored, My loves, that you are called to be My chosen ones, My called-out ones‚ those dedicated to fight this battle. This battle will not go to the strongest in flesh nor to the quickest in mind‚ but it will go to those who are most dedicated in their hearts‚ who choose every day to give themselves 110 percent‚ and to see to it that they bring others with them. The greater the desperation, the greater the victory. The more of yourselves you give to Me, the more I am able to do with you.
140. It is this simple, My loves. The victory is in your yieldedness‚ in crying out to Me from your heart. Victory goes not to those who are most gifted, or those who have the most talents in the flesh. It is simply this yieldedness and laying on My altar the things that have held you back—this is what will determine who will win the race and who will survive to the end. I love you, My sweet‚ precious brides. I am very happy and very touched by the things you've brought before Me this day. I will answer your prayers. (End of message from Jesus.)
Stretching You
141. (Mama:) Don't be surprised if part of the Lord's answer to your prayers comes in the form of increased opportunities for you to put those victories into practice—in other words, tests! Here's a message the Lord gave one of our WS folks when they were asking the Lord the question that I asked each of you to do in follow-up to the fast (see Grapevine 124). The Lord presents a very positive and challenging way to look at things, and if you can see things as He does‚ then you won't be discouraged when, after all the wonderful victories and all that He said was accomplished on that day, you face further trials or battles. Just look at them as opportunities to put your victories into practice! Call on the power of the keys, do your part and obey, and let the Lord do the rest.
142. (Jesus speaking:) My love, the way to look at it in order to make the most progress is that the fast was just the beginning, the kickoff point. Yes, on that day great victories were won in the spirit. But in order to now make those spiritual victories a reality in the physical, you must put them into practice. You must strive to make them a part of your daily life; otherwise they will never benefit you in the way I intend for them to, and the Enemy will slowly make his way back in.
143. Because I know this, I will bring up situations in your life that give you a chance to exercise those victories. You might feel that you're backsliding, or that it's harder now than it was before. That's not true. It's just that I'm giving you a concentrated training course while it's all still fresh in your mind and heart—letting you have the opportunities that you need to make the victories won on the fast day concrete and part of your life and habits. So don't be surprised if things come up more often now than before.
144. Don't be surprised if things come up that you feel are stretching you, because that's exactly what they're intended to do! Right now in the spirit world a lot is changing. Right now I've poured out an anointing on you, and on all the children of David who made commitments to Me, to help you make tremendous progress and grow in the spirit. This is a very special time. The progress you make now will be faster and easier than at any other time, because now is My time.
145. So throw yourself into this time! Dedicate yourself to using each opportunity to grow and progress and become more practiced in the victories that I gave you on the fast day. Here are some pointers to help you do this practically:
146. It's got to be a work of My Spirit. Don't allow it to become a works trip. Just do your best, and trust Me to continue to bring into your life those things which will give you opportunities for growth and progress. Continue to ask Me to do whatever it takes in your life, and I will. I love you! (End of message from Jesus.)
The People of the Signs
147. (Jesus speaking:) I promised long ago that the people who know their God shall be strong and do exploits. There will be many exploits, many miracles, and many victories. There will be signs following! You shall be called the children of the signs, the people of the signs, for the world will see the signs of My love following you and working in you. You will be strong, and you will do exploits.
148. One more thing that would be good for you to ask Me for and to put on your prayer list is that I will make you fighters—that I will help you to love and enjoy the fight, as your Father David enjoyed the fight and the battle. He loved the challenge‚ because he was a fighter. He chose to fight. This you must also learn to do. There will be battles. You will have to fight. You must learn to love the fight. If you don't, it will be too much for you.
149. Ask Me and I will make you warriors‚ fighters—more than conquerors. It is only through going into battle that you will see the exploits. It is in trying times that there will be victories. It will be in impossible situations that there will be miracles wrought. In order to see the miracles and the exploits, to experience the signs of My love, you will first have to go through the deep, dark experiences of battles and trying times, challenges, and attacks of the Enemy. But as you march into battle with head held high, turning the keys of the Kingdom, it is then that you will see the exploits wrought and the miracles happen and the signs following you.
150. So, beloved ones‚ thank you for giving Me your hearts, your lives, your minds. Thank you for giving Me your lives and everything that you are. I will make you into fighters if you ask Me to. I will help you to be the Endtime soldiers that you will need to be. Be not afraid. I will go before you and I will fight for you as long as you're willing to go into battle by My side. We'll fight together‚ and the victory will be yours. (End of message from Jesus)
Hold On
151. (Mama:) This morning‚ as I was working on compiling this material for you, the Lord gave this little message through Peter as we were praying for you.
152. (Jesus speaking: ) I pour forth My blessings unto you and unto My children all around the world, giving them the desires of their hearts and filling their needs, supplying all that is necessary for them. Sometimes it takes quite some time before I am able to do this because of circumstances or lessons that they need to learn, but I do fulfill in the ways that I know are best. For My children are very dear to Me, and I will do many more miracles for them in the time to come. Those who have remained are those who will be strong and do exploits, and these exploits will require miracles from My hand.
153. Right now is a time of testing, purging and growth. My children have made decisions and they are standing firm, although Satan is trying to buffet and defeat them. But as they hold on, as they trust, as they fight back, as they grasp My Words and hold on to them in faith for dear life‚ I will defeat the Enemy and I will bring them the peace and the comfort that they seek.
154. I'm trying to grow them up. Each one goes through difficult testing times of their own. I'm trying to grow them into stronger, more faithful disciples. When I say faithful, I mean full of faith, full of trust, full of the deep knowledge that if they will hold on and trust Me through all things, it will work out for the best. This is not always easy, but it is the goal that I seek in their lives.
155. Their main goal has to be to hold on, to trust, to not give up. Even when everything looks like it's going wrong, even when they're in the depths of loneliness or despair or fear, they must hold on. For it is in holding on one more day, one more hour, one more minute, that the victories come. These will be lifelong victories, victories that they will look back upon in the years ahead and will know that this was a turning point in their life and in their understanding of Me and of My love and of faith and of trust.
156. To those who struggle I say: Hold on. Hold on in faith, for as you do, I will strengthen you, I will heal you, I will supply for you. That is My promise. (End of message from Jesus.)
157. (Mama:) As you can see from what the Lord said, there is much more yet to come! This is only the beginning!
158. Please continue to seek the Lord about how to best continue in the victories He has won for us as a Family and for you personally. It's going to take every one of us fighting together, making the decisions to resist the Enemy's influence and inroads‚ and sacrificing to maintain unity and obedience to the standard of the Word. But we have the power of the keys of the Kingdom, so it's not an impossibility!
159. Don't be discouraged if you feel like the battles have even increased somewhat. The action level is higher, and of course the Enemy's furious at all that the Lord is doing, so he's not going to stop fighting us! He's going to try even harder to pull us down and discourage us and keep us from fulfilling the Lord's plan. Just keep your eyes on our Husband and on His wonderful promises. Keep using the keys of the Kingdom, and as you become more and more of a disciple, the keys will become more powerful to you. Hang on to the Lord's promises and fight to see things in the spirit, as He sees them and reveals them to us! The best is yet to come!
Much love in our fighting, moving, thrilling Husband,
Mama
Questions to ask the Lord:
Quote added:
(Jesus speaking: ) I see a Family that's getting ready to be prepared for battle as never before‚ as those who wish to remain and fight are taking the steps forward to join the ranks, and others are turning away. I see a tree whose last leaves are falling to the ground in preparation for new growth ahead. I see life springing up as a result of My Words, spiritual life making My fighters as strong men ready to run a race! Let's look forward to the fruit of the Words‚ and I will join you in a song of thankfulness for a new start, and hope for the fulfilling of My plans.
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