What Heaven is Saying Today
As I soaked in the powerful presence of the Lord this morning, I asked for a word for today and I received a word. I heard the Lord saying, “Trust!” This is a day to release our faith in powerful and life changing ways. Today is a day to grasp the supernatural spiritual gift of faith (1 Corinthians 12:9). Today is a day to have complete faith in all the Lord’s promises and for the manifestation of all the prophetic words over our lives.
As I pressed in for more, I kept coming back to one thought. We must seek intimacy with the Lord in this season. There is a powerful connection between drawing near and have the full assurance of faith. Hebrews 10:19-22, “Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Only the Lord can sprinkle “pure water” on our hearts to cleanse them to be in His presence.
The Holy Spirit led me back to James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” We can wash our hands, but something more is needed. Only the Lord can cleanse our hands, our hearts and our minds. We cannot wait until we are able to accomplish these things. We need to draw near now and to be open for Him to cleanse, purify and guide us into His presence. Psalm 73:8, “But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all Your works.” I like the way The Message Bible translates 1 Corinthians 14:13, “So, when you pray in your private prayer language, don’t hoard the experience for yourself. Pray for the insight and ability to bring others into that intimacy.” As we draw near and soak in His presence, may we be enabled and empowered to draw others near to Him! I pray this in the mighty name of Yeshua ha Messiach! Amen and Amen!
James
Pastor James Durham
Higher Calling Ministries, Intl
P.O. Box 292335
Columbia, SC 29229-0335
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
May the Lord make His face to shine upon you
And be gracious unto you,
May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you
And establish for you Shalom, Shalom, Shalom!