"Impossibilities don’t scare God – He works with impossibilities!"
~ Patsy Cameneti ~
~ Patsy Cameneti ~
Friday, 20 January 2012
Thursday, 19 January 2012
angels encircling
I was worshipping the Lord last night - at times kneeling, at times prostrating, at times just sitting.
At one time, i had a sense in my spirit that there were angels encircling above me. The strange things about this was that though i had heard of reports of angels - huge, warrior-like, and had seen in my spirit one that had his head above the ceiling, these angels i saw were not huge.
Were they far away, and therefore, i saw them as small? After all, there is no distance in the spirit.
Or were they near and actually that small?
These were of course, afterthoughts.
At that time, i just had a strong sense of the presence of the Lord, and i just soaked in His presence.
At one time, i had a sense in my spirit that there were angels encircling above me. The strange things about this was that though i had heard of reports of angels - huge, warrior-like, and had seen in my spirit one that had his head above the ceiling, these angels i saw were not huge.
Were they far away, and therefore, i saw them as small? After all, there is no distance in the spirit.
Or were they near and actually that small?
These were of course, afterthoughts.
At that time, i just had a strong sense of the presence of the Lord, and i just soaked in His presence.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Sunday, 15 January 2012
golden liquid
Hubby and i were praying for an extended time last night. I received the word that i shared in the previous post during the extended prayer.
I took a short break and returned to prayer. Hubby never stopped.
I then saw in my spirit two sources of what i believe was a golden liquid (thought i did not see the colour; it was just a sense that it was golden) being poured into one. It was not transparent, not water, but a denser liquid.
I knew it my spirit it was time to receive, so i just cupped my hands and received.
I received it as His Shalom Shalom.
I took a short break and returned to prayer. Hubby never stopped.
I then saw in my spirit two sources of what i believe was a golden liquid (thought i did not see the colour; it was just a sense that it was golden) being poured into one. It was not transparent, not water, but a denser liquid.
I knew it my spirit it was time to receive, so i just cupped my hands and received.
I received it as His Shalom Shalom.
Saturday, 14 January 2012
shalom shalom
Perfect peace is shalom shalom in Hebrew.
The Strong's concordance defines Shalom as completeness, soundness, welfare, peace:
The Strong's concordance defines Shalom as completeness, soundness, welfare, peace:
- completeness (in number)
- safety, soundness (in body)
- welfare, health, prosperity
- peace, quiet, tranquillity, contentment
- peace, friendship of human relationships, and/or with God especially in covenant relationship
- peace (from war)
- peace (as adjective)
Friday, 13 January 2012
focus for 2012: that i may know Him
My very first entry for 2012 is my focus for the year - Hosea 6:3 - which is about knowing Him.
This entry is related.
I was meditating on Hosea 6:3 this morning - what it means to know Him and what it takes to press in to know Him, when the Holy Spirit reminded me of Philippians 3:10.
This entry is related.
I was meditating on Hosea 6:3 this morning - what it means to know Him and what it takes to press in to know Him, when the Holy Spirit reminded me of Philippians 3:10.
"That I may know him,
and the power of his resurrection,
and the fellowship of his sufferings,
being made conformable unto his death;"
(KJV)
and the power of his resurrection,
and the fellowship of his sufferings,
being made conformable unto his death;"
(KJV)
I was alerted to the fact that Paul resolved to know Christ, His resurrection power AND His sufferings. I so often leave out that. I'm not talking about the suffering that Jesus suffered on our behalf, though through our identification with Him, that is, our death, burial and resurrection through Him and in Him, we share in that. More pertinently, Jesus underwent suffering as our example too. In the same way, we suffer persecution for righteousness' sake, and as a result of walking in the straight and narrow way that is His calling. Note that "the power of His resurrection" is mentioned before the "fellowship of His suffering", emphasizing not only the primary importance of the first, but also the presence of the second.
My attention then turned to 2 Peter 1:2-7
2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.
Knowing Him is knowing His power and His promises, which in turn enables us to deal with all of life's issues.
In knowing Him, we increasingly experience His grace and peace, which fortifies us with essential qualities and traits for life's journey with all its nuances and complexities.
My attention then turned to 2 Peter 1:2-7
2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.
Knowing Him is knowing His power and His promises, which in turn enables us to deal with all of life's issues.
In knowing Him, we increasingly experience His grace and peace, which fortifies us with essential qualities and traits for life's journey with all its nuances and complexities.
Monday, 2 January 2012
Sunday, 1 January 2012
focus for 2012
Hosea 6:3
(King James 2000 Bible (©2003))
"Let us know,
let us press on to know the LORD:
his going forth is prepared as the morning;
and he shall come unto us as the rain,
as the latter and former rain unto the earth."
(King James 2000 Bible (©2003))
"Let us know,
let us press on to know the LORD:
his going forth is prepared as the morning;
and he shall come unto us as the rain,
as the latter and former rain unto the earth."
Friday, 30 December 2011
five lessons from prince caspian
I watched Prince Caspian again on Christmas Day. Hubby was sure we had seen it already, and we probably had, but i could not remember the story... as usual... And i've read the book a few times too!
Anyway, it was quite enjoyable for me. Hubby decided to do something else instead.
The Lord spoke to me through the movie four precious lessons.
1. Peter asked Lucy: Why wouldn't i have seen him (Aslan)? Lucy's reply was: Maybe you weren't looking.
Later Susan asked Lucy: Why do you think I didn't see Aslan? Lucy: Maybe you didn't really want to.
- King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And you shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.
We often don't see God's hand in our lives, or hear His voice because we are not looking or expecting, or because we shut Him out of our lives, not wanting to hear anymore in our pain or lethargy. Start expecting, start seeking, and you will surely see and hear and experience His presence every moment of your life.
2. Susan: I finally just got used to the idea of being in England.
This is a strong reminder of the fact that we are in the world and not of the world, and that there is a higher purpose and calling for our lives.
3. Edmund: Exactly who are you doing this for, Peter?
We need to be aware of our own motives which must remain pure and not selfish. When motives are unclear, our hearts are cluttered and we cannot hear clearly from Him. We depend more on ourselves and our abilities than His grace and power.
4. In the first battle, they were sorely defeated because they did not wait for Aslan's instructions. They learnt their lesson, and sent Lucy (accompanied by Susan) to look for Aslan. They realised they need His help. We need to wait upon the Lord, hearing from Him before we make a move.
5. Lucy had a relationship with Aslan different from the rest. She was the only one who ran to Aslan, hugged him, played with him. The others knelt before Aslan in worship. Our new covenant allows for us to come right to His throne of grace. I am grateful to God for the reconciliation and redemption plan, that i can worship Him as well as relate to Him like a child to her father.
I'm going into 2012 expecting His presence to be with me always, and being aware of my need for His grace and strength.
I'm going into 2012 knowing my calling and destiny and that i'm a citizen of heaven.
I'm going into 2012 having made adjustments to my motives - not for selfish gain or vain glory, but in obedience to His call.
I'm going into 2012 resolving to be led by my heavenly Father.
I'm going into 2012 desiring a deeper and closer relationship with my Father.
Anyway, it was quite enjoyable for me. Hubby decided to do something else instead.
The Lord spoke to me through the movie four precious lessons.
1. Peter asked Lucy: Why wouldn't i have seen him (Aslan)? Lucy's reply was: Maybe you weren't looking.
Later Susan asked Lucy: Why do you think I didn't see Aslan? Lucy: Maybe you didn't really want to.
- King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And you shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.
We often don't see God's hand in our lives, or hear His voice because we are not looking or expecting, or because we shut Him out of our lives, not wanting to hear anymore in our pain or lethargy. Start expecting, start seeking, and you will surely see and hear and experience His presence every moment of your life.
2. Susan: I finally just got used to the idea of being in England.
This is a strong reminder of the fact that we are in the world and not of the world, and that there is a higher purpose and calling for our lives.
3. Edmund: Exactly who are you doing this for, Peter?
We need to be aware of our own motives which must remain pure and not selfish. When motives are unclear, our hearts are cluttered and we cannot hear clearly from Him. We depend more on ourselves and our abilities than His grace and power.
4. In the first battle, they were sorely defeated because they did not wait for Aslan's instructions. They learnt their lesson, and sent Lucy (accompanied by Susan) to look for Aslan. They realised they need His help. We need to wait upon the Lord, hearing from Him before we make a move.
5. Lucy had a relationship with Aslan different from the rest. She was the only one who ran to Aslan, hugged him, played with him. The others knelt before Aslan in worship. Our new covenant allows for us to come right to His throne of grace. I am grateful to God for the reconciliation and redemption plan, that i can worship Him as well as relate to Him like a child to her father.
I'm going into 2012 expecting His presence to be with me always, and being aware of my need for His grace and strength.
I'm going into 2012 knowing my calling and destiny and that i'm a citizen of heaven.
I'm going into 2012 having made adjustments to my motives - not for selfish gain or vain glory, but in obedience to His call.
I'm going into 2012 resolving to be led by my heavenly Father.
I'm going into 2012 desiring a deeper and closer relationship with my Father.
Monday, 26 December 2011
2011 christmas message
I listened to an encouraging message of hope on Christmas Day.
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
It was a reminder of God's love for each and everyone of us.
The following are my own reflections on Isaiah 9:6, inspired by Ps P Morrison's message.
As Wonderful Counselor, His wisdom is available to all who come to Him. We often depend on ourselves but if we appropriate His Wisdom, we see through His eyes, beyond our own human perspective.
As Mighty God, God can accomplish the impossible, the difficult, the unimaginable. As Mighty God, He chooses to set things right, removing obstacles in the process.
The one which most touched me was everlasting Father. This aspect of His nature speaks of a relationship. If there is father, there must be children. He is MY Abba Father. He not only provides for me, heals me, takes care of my needs, but He loves me. He knows me fully, AND loves me completely. He wants to spend time with me. I'm amazed by this Heavenly Father whom Jesus came to reveal.
Finally, the Prince of Peace not only brought reconciliation between God and man, but wholeness in every aspect of the life of the believer.
Thank you, Lord for this beautiful scripture which gives me courage and hope and i reflect on 2011, and surge on to 2012!
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
It was a reminder of God's love for each and everyone of us.
The following are my own reflections on Isaiah 9:6, inspired by Ps P Morrison's message.
As Wonderful Counselor, His wisdom is available to all who come to Him. We often depend on ourselves but if we appropriate His Wisdom, we see through His eyes, beyond our own human perspective.
As Mighty God, God can accomplish the impossible, the difficult, the unimaginable. As Mighty God, He chooses to set things right, removing obstacles in the process.
The one which most touched me was everlasting Father. This aspect of His nature speaks of a relationship. If there is father, there must be children. He is MY Abba Father. He not only provides for me, heals me, takes care of my needs, but He loves me. He knows me fully, AND loves me completely. He wants to spend time with me. I'm amazed by this Heavenly Father whom Jesus came to reveal.
Finally, the Prince of Peace not only brought reconciliation between God and man, but wholeness in every aspect of the life of the believer.
Thank you, Lord for this beautiful scripture which gives me courage and hope and i reflect on 2011, and surge on to 2012!
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