Wednesday, October 26, 2016
"Just dreaming eating your pillow or the Spirit speaking to you"
Isaiah 29:8 "And it will be as when a hungry man dreams and behold he is eating: But when he awakens his hunger is not satisfied." Dreams can be complicated, confusing, exciting, soothing, funny or just down right disturbing. I've had my share of all the above and many times some of those dreams turned out to be God by the Spirit speaking to His child. My latest which I should label as an episode, (because I've had numerous ones of the same series ) has to do with our food source or the lack of it. As my wife and I were walking through a grocery store we were surprised, noticing that the shelves were empty. Again we found ourselves going through what seemed to be a huge food bank or food supply outlet. Looking around we again saw that the shelves were empty with nothing to eat. As I went further down the isle behind a small wall like structure I found what seemed to be a small container ( like the ones you would get when ordering fries and catchup), but the contents tasted like sower cream. I could hear my wife cry out "let me have some." I'll let you draw your own conclusions, but I'll share what the Spirit has put on my heart. I know it sounds crazy and I've heard all the names one would get by sharing something like this, especially if that one is saying " I believe God is speaking and warning the church of great tribulation that is coming. Also this dream is two fold one of which is a spiritual famine and I am also hearing the Spirit say that America is heading for a physical famine, which will encircle or come from a huge financial downward spiral. There I said it. I am not sure if this is all the states or confined to a few, but the church doesn't need to fear, just be sensitive and prepare for what God would have them to do in these days. Yes there are already famines in isolated areas many of which are impoverished, but to have a mighty nation that exports tons of food to other countries experience a famine is going to create panic and chaos. Now you can't dip to far into Revelations without finding that the food source's are being used to bring judgment to the people who continually rebel against the grace and mercy of God ( Rev.6:8 ). You can also open the gospels such as Luke 21:11 that says in the last days there will be plaques and famines in various places. Now many can concede to the judgments found in the old testament, but when it comes to the new testament, the new covenant and the work of the cross we can't agree to the judgments of God. Even the alter in Rev. 16:7 proclaimed that God's judgments are true and righteous. Perhaps you believe that Jesus will come and take the church before anything major like a national or even global famine occurs. Well let me remind you that even Elijah had to endure the famine and drought of his day, but God was continually providing for him. I believe God will use the church during these tribulation times to, as He used Elijah, to by the power of the Spirit release miracles to a dry and thirsty land. Even the early church after being warned of a great famine coming took up an offering to help the brethren. Again I believe there will be a shaking before an awakening. Already we see various places throughout the world being hit with famines and plaques, but it will come close to you. Jesus said "that these events will lead to an opportunity to testify!" Again I believe God is saying prepare and be prudent. Even as Joseph was used to store up food for Egypt preparing for a famine, so the church is to be those storehouses of food. Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has become tasteless it becomes worthless.(Matthew 5:13) I believe the Fathers desire is to see all come to repentance and His intentions are to bring judgments to all that interfere and rebel against His love and plans trying to build their own city and tower of Babal to a heaven that doesn't exist.(Gen.11:3-4) I know that God is preparing the nations through dreams and visions. Preparing for what? For an awakening! For the Spirit will move upon the hearts through dreams revealing the hunger of the soul and for their need to be filled and satisfied.When nations, governments and the people stop running from God and start running to Him they will be satisfied and God will relent from those judgments. We as a church hold in our hands the bread of life to feed the hungry soul. but we also have a command to feed the hungry and poor around us. When this famine hits will you be prepared in your spirit to give from your storehouse. Is your storehouse being stocked up and replenished daily. There is a spiritual famine occurring right now that many are blind to or haven't enough oil in there lamps to be that blessing that Christ has called us to be. Jesus called His generation a "crooked and perverse generation," what is He calling our generation? Paul in Philippians 2:15 says that we are to be children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, so that we can appear as lights in the world.When the Son of Man comes will He find faith? (Luke 18:8)
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Ephesians 6:10-18 Contrary to what is normal thinking or what the world considers natural struggles, our struggles as christians are not against flesh and blood. Yes, it is true because we are in this world we can be influenced by the normal cares of this life, but we are not of this world, whereby we need to bow to the wisdom of this worlds structure or wisdom. Our battle is one that can't be seen with the naked eye, but the results of our warfare will come into view as the schemes of the enemy are revealed. Schemes of the enemy can be defined as such; a clever but dishonest plan or program of action that is crafty and secretive. Again if we are not clothed with our whole spiritual armor we will get hit where we are vulnerable with the flaming missiles of the evil one.We can't stand firm without our armor. Once we have done everything by putting on the full armor, we than can stand firm. The one element that is listed at the end of our armor being described, is the most important, because with out the saturation of prayer the armor will not fit properly and your confidence to engage in the battle will be shaken. Verse 18 says "with all prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit. Prayer and intercession will uncover and reveal the schemes of the evil one and give you the strategy on how to battle or resist the enemy. Verse 10 is just as important as prayer perhaps more because we can only be victorious in His presence and our strength can only come from the Lord. So saint come into His presence and as you linger in Him the Spirit will fit you with your For He is the your seamster and He will make your armor to fit exactly the way it should. All He ask is that we stand, surrender, saturate in word and prayer and we will come forth as warriors fit for the Masters use!
The Antioch church. I often wondered what that looked like and how it was formed during the early church dispensation. Acts 11:19-30 gives a pretty good picture of the early stages of how that church had its beginnings. I have looked for a representation, a model of that early church in these last days and churches that could be a another Antioch. I've seen and have been involved with a few over the corse of my years and long to see more. Though there are many good churches that possess certain callings, missions birthed by the Spirit, there are few if any that have or are willing to walk in the DNA of the early Antioch church. But the same Spirit that lead the disciples to form a community of believers in Antioch seems to be doing something similar with the believers in a small town in Mexico, Baja California. The town is Tecate, the church is Rhema. I've made three journeys now and every trip is different, but everyone is Spirit breathed. What I have continued to see and witness is the grace of God that covers this body of believers and the call to obedience to preach Jesus to their community. They are coming into their second year and doors of opportunity have opened up, along with souls being added to them. Just like the first Antioch the Spirit is bringing different leaders to encourage and strengthen the work. It is interesting and amazing to watch God through the Spirit breath upon a group of saints and because of their faith and obedience to His word gold is beginning to be seen. As they continue in His will honoring the King, God will continue adding considerable numbers of souls bringing attention to Christ as a church that is an ideal model of the early Antioch church to this generation. With longing for my next visit! Blessings to you my long distance home church!
Monday, October 10, 2016
Exodus 30:8 Mingling with the outer courts will never satisfy the longing of the soul. For The Father has called you to be a priest before Him. Him that dwells in the most holy of holies. To offer up sweet incense upon the alter of our heart. That we as a royal priesthood would offer up the sacrifice of our lives as a sweet aroma for the souls of men, that through our service before The Father of lights where there is no variableness nor shadow of turning, so that they which are lost would be redeemed by the blood of Christ. Is it not our responsibility as His chosen to first remove the log in our own eye that than we can see clearly to remove the speck in our brothers eye. For the Spirit would say "hide yourself in most holy place that you can be refined and come forth as gold and reflect His glory!
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Had a dream last night; I was in a town in Mexico. It seemed to be during a festival with many people and tables full of food. As I was standing watching the festivities someone came up to me and said they wanted me to come and preach. I stood there a little surprised knowing that I didn't speak very good espanol but they seemed to insist. The Spirit told me to stand on one of the tables. As I stood there I began to speak about how God was moving in 🇲🇽. Then I couldn't contain myself I began to cry over the people. Without hesitation the people began to cry aloud. The Spirit was communicating far beyond what I could think or imagine. I believe this is a prophetic dream concerning an awakening coming to Mexico because of the cries, the deep groaning of intercession from His people!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Bruce Angelo
Before the rain ☔️ comes you see it and before it thunders you 👂🏼 it. Because of Christ and the Spirit which works in you, you are supernatural. Faith is stirring within you because He has planted the seed of faith. Before it manifests in the natural you see it in your spirit. As you become more aware of His presence within you the doors 🚪 of unbelief will shut and the doors 🚪 of "all things are possible to them that believe" will open! For even now I can hear the sounds of revival and see the new wine 🍷 flowing from the everlasting fountainhead rushing into the dry places bringing refreshment to the weary souls. So be encouraged saint for He is coming and He won't delay!
Monday, October 3, 2016
Hosea 6:3 "He will come to us like the rain." Have you desired, even been so dry and thirsty for the rain ☔️ that you could taste it, dream about it, or been jealous 😒 when others are getting drenched while you remain so dry? There is a secret to experiencing The Spirit coming like the rain, even Jesus walking in that dry place where you are. First verse of Hosea 6 "come let us return to the Lord." Those dry places can be the Father's loving hand of discipline on our lives that are designed to bring us back into His presence and will. When we surrender our will and return to His plans and desires for us we to will move from outside the fountain of the Spirit to underneath His drenching rain and we again will enjoy dancing 💃 in the ☔️! So the Spirit is saying "you are invited to come, return to that place that has been destined for you and run with renewed strength and not get tired. For My plans are to prosper you not harm you. Return to Me and these days will not overcome you, but you will be My overcomer, and I will grant to you to sit down with Me on My throne!
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