What Heaven Is Saying Today by Pastor James Durham

Dec242015

What Heaven is Saying Today

This morning I went into the Lord’s presence with a heart full of gratitude. I told Him that I knew it was highly unlikely that His real birthday is 25 December, but that I wanted to take this opportunity to say how thankful I am that He was born. I had a strange thought. I thought about asking Him for a Christmas gift, but I quickly changed that thought. I told Him that I wanted to give Him a gift for His birthday. I want to give Him love, praise, worship, adoration, glory and majesty. Suddenly, I saw Heaven Open and a bright star was shining down on Bethlehem. It was as if I was seeing what the Magi saw. Suddenly, I saw the Lord giving gifts of healings to people. I thought about Ephesians 4:7-8, “But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: ‘When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.’” This morning, I saw crippled and twisted hands being straightened. I saw eyes being healed from many different infirmities. I saw people being healed from additions to smoking and other drugs. He is setting people free even to this day and He is giving gifts to men and women everywhere. I am praying that you will receive whatever you need from the Lord in this season and that you will be so filled with gratitude that you too will honor Him with your love, praise, worship, adoration, glory and majesty now and forever. I pray this in the mighty and wonderful name of Yeshua ha Messiach! Amen and Amen!!!

As I study these things, I am consumed with a desire to avoid the things the Lord hates and especially anything which is an abomination to Him. Yet, in our world, people are doing these things constantly. Some even believe they are doing the Lord’s work while they are accusing the saints of the Lord and stirring up strife among believers. We must listen to the Word of God and know who is the real accuser and avoid doing his work. Remember Revelation 12:10, “Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, ‘Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.’” We must be set free from these seven divisive attributes and return to the good things of the Lord.

Dec192015

What Heaven is Saying Today

This morning, as I was in worship, I was crying out to the Lord for His Shalom to be released on Jerusalem, Israel, the USA and the nations. I dropped to my knees and then went face down before Him in repentance for what the nations are doing to Him and to Israel. I talked with a special friend from Billings, Montana yesterday and something began to move in my spirit which reached its full expression in my prayers this morning,

In a vision from the Lord, I began to see great divisive forces at work in the world. I saw division between the Lord and the nations. Most nations are now doing the things which brought great judgment in the past. How can we expect the Lord to sit idly by while we shed innocent blood, allow perversion to run rampant, bless alternate lifestyles which are rejected by the Lord, and lift up idols while condemning those who bear true faith and allegiance to Him. Something came to my mind yesterday and again today from Proverbs 6:16-19, “These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.” In the Hebrew, verse 6:16 says, “Hashem hates these six, but the seventh is the abomination of His soul.” Those who stir up strife between brothers are an abomination to the soul of the Lord.

Then I saw knees covered with red velvet material with gold chains around each knee. I prayed for wisdom to understand this. The Lord gave me understanding. The red velvet is a sign of His pleasure for those who are on their knees praying for others. Red is the color of redemption and represents the outcome of our prayers. This is a powerful season of the year to pray for the souls of the lost. The Lord hears and is answering these prayers for your family, your friends and your community. The gold chains are a sign of the rich reward for those who are faithfully interceding before the Lord. The Lord led me to 2 Chronicles 7:14, “…if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

The Lord is seeking intercessors – not accusers! Will He find them today. Remember what He said in Ezekiel 22:29-31, “The people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the stranger. So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; and I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads,” says the Lord GOD. Today, will we be a part of the problem or part of the Lord’s solution? I am praying that we will be intercessors today rather than accusers. I pray that we will bring healing rather than division to the body of Christ today! I am praying that we will hear and answer His call for intercessors! Amen and Amen!!!

The second vision was of one of the four winds (East) preparing to blow. Wind storms will also manifest during this winter season. Be on the alert for sudden strong winds. These wind storms are important because some strongholds are going to be blown down in this season. The enemy will be angry and attempt to strike out at the saints when these strongholds begin to fall. Therefore, we need to be alert and ready for the sudden winds which are not of the Lord. Again, the most important part of preparing is to stay close to the Lord and listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Lord revealed to me an additional purpose for the wind. It is found in Ezekiel 37:9, “Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’” Right now we prophesy to the wind to bring the Spirit of life to the Lord’s people. We pray in the mighty name of Yeshua ha Messiach that we may be strengthened now to be a mighty army in these last days! Amen and Amen.

Dec092015

What Heaven is Saying Today

Hanukkah Sameach!

This morning the Lord gave me a series of visions. At first they seemed disconnected, but later I understood there was a common theme. The theme is to stay alert and be prepared for the things to come. Stand firm in your faith knowing that the Lord will care for those who belong to Him. This is a season to put all our trust in Him! Amen?

First, I saw something which looked like the box theaters use to serve popcorn. The box was filling up with ice crystals. While it was filling, a device was turning in the box to stir it up. I prayed for wisdom and understanding and the Spirit told me the following. Expect the weather to be colder this year and for there to be many ice storms. When the box overflows, ice storms will suddenly appear. It is important to be prepared for these storms. The most important part of preparing is to stay close to the Lord and listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Remember Job 37:9-10, “From the chamber of the south comes the whirlwind, and cold from the scattering winds of the north. By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen.” This ice is a mysterious gift from the Lord to prepare His people for things to come. We need to pray for wisdom and revelation to understand it.

Then the Lord gave me a third vision. I saw a bare foot walking on a smooth surface. Suddenly many little things began to pop up from the floor. Some of them actually popped up between the toes. Some of the things were good. They were gifts of the Spirit suddenly manifesting for the Lord’s people. They were coming up from the floor because they will release foundational gifts for our ministries. As usual the enemy counterfeits everything from the Lord. The difference is that the gifts coming from the enemy are never good. These were like little strongholds coming up to replace the ones being blown down by the wind. Their first purpose was to trip up the saints of the Lord. I understood that this tripping will be in both the natural and spiritual realm. Be very careful of tripping hazards which suddenly appear. The Lord is warning us in advance so that we can be prepared. The tripping hazards in the spiritual realm will be covered with deception. They will look good, but are designed to steal your spiritual gifts and destroy your witness for the Lord. Be very careful of sugarcoated temptations. Once again, the most important part of preparing is to stay close to Yeshua ha Messiach and listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord give you wisdom and revelation to understand how these things apply to you!

Shalom, Shalom!

Then a great light was released by the Lord to expose all these things which have arisen against us. It was like the light of a new day breaking forth from the horizon. I sensed a great awakening about to be released for the Lord’s people. I heard the Lord saying that this will come at a great cost. Many people will have to pay the price before they are willing to open their eyes, ears and hearts to perceive what the Lord is doing in this season. I thought about Isaiah 60:1-3, “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.” A great awakening is already happening in Israel and those who stand with her will also receive this powerful release of the glory of the Lord.

Dec062015

What Heaven is Saying Today

This morning I was shown a spirit of witchcraft rising on the earth. I understood that there are at least two dimensions to this spirit. First, it is a spirit of idolatry. Many are building up idols in their hearts (Ezekiel 14:3) and deceiving themselves about the truth of the Kingdom of God. The second is a spirit of Jezebel rising to confuse and confound people so that this spirit of control can lead them away from the Lord. We know that this will happen in these last days. See Revelation 2:20-21, “Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent.” This demonic spirit has manifested along with a spirit of stupor which lulls unresponsive people to sleep in their spirit. I thought about what Paul wrote in Romans 11:7-8, “What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded. Just as it is written: ‘God has given them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see and ears that they should not hear, to this very day.”

I saw two of the Seven Spirits of God being released for us today. First was the Spirit of wisdom and revelation released to expose all the demonic spirits sent by the enemy. This will cause those demonic spirits to go into a rage. It will seem at first that the enemy is too powerful, but we are to continue to stand (Ephesians 6:13) and then we will see the powerful Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation destroying the work of the devil. The second of the Seven Spirits being manifest more powerfully today was the Spirit of Truth. No form of deception has any power or authority over the Spirit of Truth. Remember Yeshua’s promise in John 16:13, “However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.” The Lord will not leave you to the wiles of the devil. His truth, His light and His glory is shining down on you today and always. I pray that we will be open to receive all the Lord is pouring out for us. Amen and Amen!!!!

Then I was carried to the East Coast of the USA and saw storms moving in from the ocean bringing judgment for the sins of the people and the folly of our leaders. Again, I heard the Lord saying that the Holy Spirit was greatly grieved and the covering of protection has been lifted. This was strongest in the area of the nation’s capital. I heard another cry for the intercessors to arise and stand in the gap.

Dec042015

What Heaven is Saying Today

We returned from Israel yesterday and we are still basking in the Glory of the Lord which manifested there. We saw many healings, signs and wonders in the land which belongs to the Lord. The Shalom Glory was powerful and covered us daily. We were much safer there than here. Hallelujah! Thank you Lord for covering us with your grace, glory and shalom!

This morning the Lord showed me a great sign about to manifest in China. Something will soon happen in the natural to distract people from seeing what the Lord is releasing in the Glory. I saw a powerful manifestation of God’s glory near the so called “great wall.” The Lord said, “Don’t look at the wall! (Don’t focus on what is happening in the natural) Look at the glory fire I am releasing!” We must focus on the “Great Glory” of the Lord. The Lord told me to encourage the missionaries and the intercessor who are called to focus on China. Your prayers are being answered and things will soon manifest so that all can see. I heard the Lord say that revival fire is about to break out.

Then I was carried in the Spirit to a place high over the USA. I saw a dry wind blowing in from the ocean over the middle part of California. I heard the Lord saying that the Holy Spirit has been greatly grieved by what is happening there and that judgment is being released now. More judgement will follow unless the intercessors get on their knees and cry out to the Lord in repentance. The Lord has called over and over for the intercessors to arise. I was reminded of the passage in Ezekiel 22:29-31, “The people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the stranger. So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; and I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads,” says the Lord GOD. I am praying that the Lord will find intercessors to build a wall and stand in the gap.

The final vision was over the EU where strong storm clouds were rising. The Lord warned that greater judgments are coming on those who have rejected Him and embraced false religions and false ideologies. The Holy Spirit is greatly grieved over things being done in the EU and judgment is about to intensify there. I heard a cry from the Holy Spirit, “Where are the intercessors?”

The Good News is that Yeshua ha Messiach is still King of kings and Lord of lords. All those who put their faith and trust in Him have nothing to fear. As we had no fear in Israel, we should have no fear in this season. Remember the promise in 1 John 4:16-19, “And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us. Be fearless in the perfect love of Father God, Yeshua ha Messiach, and Rauch Ha Kodesh! Amen and Amen !!!

As I was thinking about this, I suddenly saw a distant open portal into Heaven. Before I could press-in to go through the portal, a large green frog moved between the opening and where I was standing. I immediately thought about what John wrote in Revelation 16:13-14, “And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.” I quickly prayed the James 4:7 prayer, and the frog was removed. We are in a time when the demonic spirits are being manifested in the lives and works of the leaders of the nations. I am daily amazed that intelligent and well educated people seem to have little or no understanding of what is happen in our world. Think about it! Only one frog appeared. There are two more yet to manifest. This is a strong sign of the end times, and we are being called to reach out to the lost now. Time is very short. We cannot afford to have our spiritual eyes, ears and hearts dulled in this season. May we all wake up, listen to what the Lord is saying, and immediately obey! Amen?

Nov222015

What Heaven is Saying Today

This morning the Lord gave me an awesome vision for this season. I was standing on something like a carousel which was moving very slowly. As I looked at my surroundings, I noticed that most of them had to do with precious memories of past Christmas seasons. I was feeling this wonderful warmth of the joy and love filling my memories of the past. Somehow, I wasn’t able to see the memories which were painful. I thought about how many of these memories can be difficult for people and I was praying for everyone to be healed of past disappointments and hurts. I knew we needed to look beyond these things and focus on the Lord, but these things are real and reside in most of us. Suddenly, the carousel seemed to stop and I was looking into a dark corner of the room. Gradually my eyes could see a form standing in the darkness. It was a Menorah. I remembered what John wrote in Revelation 4:5, “And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.”

As I looked at the Menorah, each branch began to blaze with the fire of God. I suddenly felt this very deep sense of Shalom in my spirit. No matter how dark it may become, the light of God is always available. The seven Spirits of God have been sent into all the world. No matter how distant He may seem, all we have to do is look to Him and the fire will return. At this point, I felt a powerful outpouring of the Love of the Father, and I know this is for you today, throughout this season, and forever! May the light of God come into every dark recess of your past memories and replace every hurt with joy, love and grace! This is the gift of Yeshua ha Messiach for you in this wonderful season of Christmas! 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!

Nov202015

What Heaven is Saying Today

This morning the Lord gave me a stark vision of a large head with open eye sockets which had no eyes. I understood that the head did not represent only one person, but was a reference to a large group of people. There was also no tongue in the mouth on this head. In addition, something was stuck in both ears. I remembered again Yeshua’s teaching in Matthew 13:13-15, “Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: ‘Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, and seeing you will see and not perceive; f or the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, so that I should heal them.’” We are in a time when many who claim to be believers are choosing to let their spiritual senses grow dull. They are choosing not to understand what the Lord is saying and doing in this season. This is a great tragedy. We are being called to wake up and stay alert! Amen?

The James 4:7 prayer: Father God I submit to you; spirit, soul, and body. All that I am and all that I ever will be, I submit to you. All that I have and all that I ever will have, I submit to you. I resist the devil. In accordance with your word and in the mighty name of Yeshua ha Messiach, the devil has no choice but to flee and take all his works with him, in Yeshua’s name. Amen and Amen!!!

I heard the Lord calling us to repent and get focused back on our first love. Many people are not even aware that they have lost their first love. They have become so busy doing the good things that their vision of the best thing has been cluttered. As I prayed in repentance and asked the Lord to help us to get back to our first love, the first vision came back, however the window and plant were now right side up. As I looked at this scene, the blinds began to open and the light of His glory burst into the room. I felt warm, blessed and favored with His presence and glory. I am praying that you will also experience the fullness of His light and glory today and always. I am praying this in the mighty name of Yeshua ha Messiach! Amen and Amen!!!

Nov182015

What Heaven is Saying Today

This morning I went before the Lord with so much gratitude in my heart. I just wanted to give Him praise, glory, honor and majesty. As I was expressing these things in prayer, the Lord gave me a vision of a window with closed plantation blinds. It was very bright outside, but little of the light was coming through because the blinds were closed. In front of the window, I saw a potted plant. The unusual thing was that all of this was upside down. Then the Lord told me that many people are blocking the light of His glory from shining through because they have an upside down world view. They are not willing or able to see things correctly right now. I remembered Jesus’ words in Matthew 13:13, “Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.” May we have our spiritual eyes wide open to see the glory of the Lord! Amen?

Suddenly I was given a second vision. I saw a large opening into Heaven just above us. I thought about Mark 1:10, “As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.” The Lord has torn an opening for us and it is still available today. Then I began to see many things moving into a position between my eyes and the opening. These were not bad things. In fact, they are good things, however when people focus on these good things to the expense of seeing the open heaven it is a problem. We need to focus on the best things more than the merely good things. I thought about what Jesus said in Revelation 2:4-5, “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.” People in the church located in Ephesus were doing many good things. Yet, they needed to repent because they had lost their focus on what must be their first love.

Higher Calling Ministries, Intl

Pastor James Durham

P.O. Box 292335

Columbia, SC 29229-0335