What is God Saying to Us?

Unbroken Communion

2008-06-21T20:28:00.003-04:00

The Lord desires to have an unbroken communion with His people:

Come away, with me, you who dwell in the garden with friends,

Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm.

Let me hear your voice.

For love is as strong as death, its jealousy, unyielding as the grave.

It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame.

I belong to my lover, and his desire is for me.

(from Song of Solomon 8:6)

Prayer: O Lord, how we love to be in Your presence. How we love to seek Your face. Our innermost being leaps in Your presence; as we take in Your fragrance.

This all came to me while in prayer at the Furnace during the FireSong set. I took a seat and began asking the Lord to speak to my heart, and quickly I heard the Song of Songs. So I went to the scriptures and the Holy Spirit began showing me the verses He wanted me to read and write about in His order...

Many waters cannot quench love, rivers cannot wash it away. (Song 8:7)

For I have sprinkled My love upon you, a love that will spread like rain.

With love,

- Jackie

The New Season

2008-02-21T20:30:00.000-05:00

Hey there people of God, the hour has come to let go of and put away the facades.

The joy of the Lord that has been your strength must now be your power.
Stand and sing praises unto His name. Stand and make a mighty noise unto His name.

The struggle is over! Call yourself favored and freed!

Your Redeemer has told the Canaanites that their time on your land has ceased!
Rejoice and welcome in this new season, in this new dispensation, on this new and fertile ground.

The Lord's memory is intact. You are whole, blessed, prosperous and sound!
He remembers your tears, your sacrifices, and the nights you spent alone in strange lands.

Among your brothers you were a foreigner.

He remembers how you sojourned one day and were rejected the next like a drifter.

Welcome home. Ask of your King.

The colorful pictures found in the quiet of your mind are not dreams but invitations.

Long suffering is no longer. From henceforth, walk in divine restoration.
For your battle is over and the oppressor's window has been concluded.

His time to dominate and devour has been exhausted.

Dance, sing and shout unto your King!

- Liza Torres-Stephens

He who rides on the clouds with healing in His wings...

2008-02-12T09:29:00.000-05:00

I saw an eagle with outstretched wings flying over the nations. Out from His wings flowed an endless rush of water, like a waterfall. I heard..."That which is broken is being repaired." it wasn't an individual healing that was being ministered but a healing of land, healing of broken societies, healing of things that have run out of order. A culture and society that have rejected God's precepts and have gone their own way. I saw ground, dried and cracked, parched. The water that flowed from the wings filled in the crevices and replenished the dry area.

A call went out over specific geographical areas. A call that released this flow of healing.

Revelation 7:9-10 was read: After these things I looked, and behold a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with withe robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!"

We must as intercessors continue to press for a continuation of this release.

As our session continued, we in turn were blessed with a release of worship that led us into His presence.

Freedom had it's way and many were moved to worship in a new way. Our Lord was honored.

We thank You Lord for the release that went forth. The impact of that release might not be realized in this life but we believe a great impact was made for a healing over the nations, the present culture and lifestyle that is taking the world on another course. Eyes shall be opened, hearts made tender, a massive response to Your call will be the testimony!

To our Lord be all the Glory and all the Praise, In Jesus' wonderful name we pray!

-Helga

Angels Released In The Midst Of Our Worship

2007-10-27T16:11:00.000-04:00

The praises were high and intercession was very intense...the Spirit of the Lord was soaring last night. The angels were released, fanning the holy flames, spraying us with the fragrance of the Lord and His embrace as we worshiped the living King.

The visitations were intense for me while in the realm of intercession. It was like a Jacob experience with the angel of the Lord. I kept hearing in my spirit, “press in, wrestle, cry out until the blessings are released. I was lead to go to the nearest corner to cry out on behalf of others, and in the process I felt a jolt from my hip to my leg on the left side. I experienced pain for a short moment and I thought I was going to fall. Then I felt a warm sensation running through my leg and suddenly it just snapped back into place! I knew then someone was being healed last night, and as I continued to cry out I saw a vision of people being delivered and saved, families coming together, harmony in the homes, visitations from God in the work place, and someone on drugs being delivered.

The worship was more intense as the fire of His Spirit burned away all the impurities. I saw a multitude of people being saved…they were coming from everywhere, crying out to the Lord in one accord. It was a cry of thanksgiving; it was a holy celebration unto the Lord...all glory and honor to Him alone.

Then as I opened my eyes I saw an angel standing in front of me. He was so beautiful…up close and personal. I couldn't believe what I was seeing! He wrapped his wings around me and just held me. I cried, I emptied out my heart in tears because last night God embraced me! He knew I needed a great big hug and He came to me. I went to His throne room of grace and He met me…praise God!

I believe there comes a time in our lives when we wrestle with God. And last night we were all at that point of not letting go until He blessed us.

- Jackie

Our Praises Move His Hands

2007-10-06T13:04:00.000-04:00

Jesus said, "Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:20)

Last night at the Furnace the Heavens were open, as a result of the heartfelt praises in which moved His loving hands upon the Region. I truly believe God desires to move in a powerful way! He inhabits the praises of His people. True Worship...nothing rehearsed--just heartfelt praise that trickled down from the worship team onto the people, all flowing in His Spirit and Presence.

I once heard the Song of the Lord come forth from a powerful man of God, and last night I was reminded of the song, "Reaching for a Higher Ground."

Reaching for a higher ground,
Where no flesh glories in His presence
No flesh glories in His presence.
Come and seek the Master's face
Come and seek the Master's face
Where no flesh glories in You.

God is seeking out true worshipers, and I believe we (FireSong & the Furnace) are part of that move. It's very important that we take this seriously. Thursday nights are awesome, but there is always room for making it better...

The Lord gave me this vision: I saw the Heavens open up and the rays from the sun came through the clouds shining ever so bright. The rays were shining on different parts of towns. What was once dark turned into light...the rays of the sun were shining on cities. It was like I was on top of the world looking down and God was showing the cities He was moving mightily in. I saw Newark, Cranford, Plainfield, and then I saw and heard the praises and the people dancing. They were all over the place just declaring the glory of God over the cities. As the praises continued to rise into the heavens, the rays of sun shined upon more cities: Elizabeth, Rahway, Roselle...cities all over.

This vision clearly states He desires our praise and worship. Last week we also had an awesome time. The Spirit of God was high and everyone participated by singing, dancing, waving the banners. God really moved...the people were free to Worship. It was a "Here I am to worship" moment. I was so blessed! Then the Lord spoke to me these words, "Now that I have your attention, I'm going to tell you what I want. You have come expecting to receive and you have, but now this is what I want from you: I want you to live a life of holiness, a life that glorifies only Me. For I am a jealous God, you know. I want all your attention when you enter My presence, for you are the apple of My eyes and My desire is that you live a life that glorifies Me."

- Jackie

Behold, I Make All Things New

2007-09-08T11:00:00.000-04:00

Our reading was directed to Isaiah 35.

We are on our way...we are moving past what was and into what is...

The place of barrenness, the place of wasteland, the place of dryness rejoices! Why??? In these places restoration has come! Restoration has come and what was, is changed.

Barrenness into Abundance, Wasteland into Fruitfulness, Desert into Streams of Living water.

There are no places such as these that God is not able to restore. Wake up...Be strong! God will come and rescue you! Receive this revelation that all has been made new!

Where is this place of hopelessness?? Where is this place of despair?? Where is this place of sickness??

He brings hope, He brings joy, He brings healing. He is our Rescuer, He is our Salvation!

There is no place such as this that won't or can't be changed in an instant!

All needs are met. A place is prepared--a highway for all who come, a place of safety, a place of restoration. All that was, has been changed and made new. All that needs restoration, is restored.

Behold, I make all things new...Revelation 21:5

The declaration that went forth this evening was HOPE and FAITH.

What is this revelation? It's a finished work, not of what will be but of what is!

-Helga

One Holy Place of Worship

2007-08-04T18:46:00.000-04:00

“These are the statutes and the judgments which you shall carefully observe in the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given you to possess as long as you live on the earth. You shall utterly destroy all the places where the nations whom you shall dispossess serve their gods, on the high mountains and on the hills and under every green tree. You shall tear down their altars and smash their sacred pillars and burn their Asherim with fire, and you shall cut down the engraved images of their gods and obliterate their name from that place. You shall not act like this toward the Lord your God. But you shall seek the LORD at the place which the Lord your God will choose from all your tribes, to establish His name there for His dwelling, and there you shall come. There you shall bring your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, the contribution of your hand, your votive offerings, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herd and of your flock. There also you and your households shall eat before the Lord your God, and rejoice in all your undertakings in which the Lord your God has blessed you.” Deut. 12:1-7

God wants worship all for Himself. He's not willing to share it with any other little gods.

In these strategic times of worship unto Him, there is going to be such an outpouring of His Spirit upon the people. There will be new songs being birthed and His Word will go forth like never before. Those who come to see what's going on will not only see but they will taste the goodness of our Lord.

Last night our Furnace session was very special for Him. He was so pleased with the worship. In the supernatural God gave us the vision of a Golden Key unlocking the Gate. I was so overwhelmed feeling such heat, and each time I opened my mouth to pray the more I felt the heat. God was breathing a fresh Word upon the region saying, “Do away with idol worship, come into a new place in Me where only I get ALL THE GLORY.” Surely it isn't church as usual, or even let’s get together to sing songs that give us a quick fix as the weekend begins to set in.

I believe God wants to release a fresh sound in this region. This fresh sound is combined with His Word and true worship resulting in growth, healing, deliverance, and unity. ONE VOICE....HIS!!!!! It will hit the news! The angelic visitation and sounds coming forth from the singers and the musician last night played a significant part in what God is doing in this region. We are to expect the unexpected, because there will be times when He will move quickly and what may seem out of line will be on target with God.

We have become so complacent in our walk with God, but He has already brought the change and we are literally thrown into it. Many may look upon what we are doing and not totally agree, but it’s okay because when the enemy (satan) says no, God has already said YES.

The dots of our hearts were connected to His last night. God has prepared and is preparing us for this time. Some will receive full benefits and some only partial, but this spiritual warfare is not in vain. It's not by force that we entered the enemy’s camp, we entered because it was our desire to stand up and be counted. The more of Jesus we become like, the less of the world we will adapt to.

Only ONE PLACE OF WORSHIP...and it’s found in Him.

-Jackie

Holy Flames

2007-07-06T22:50:00.000-04:00

Purification by fire
Healing by fire
Love by fire
Wedding by fire
Intimacy with the Lord by fire.

All these and more in operation last night…the holy flames of God performing heart surgery in His people…what a blast!!

Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

Jeremiah 33:11 The sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the Lord saying:

Give thanks to the Lord almighty,
For the Lord is good,
His love endures forever,

I recall asking the Lord last night, “What is on Your heart? Where are You leading us tonight...we are waiting to hear from You.” One thing I found out about our Lord…He loves it when we call out to Him, and He is always there when we seek Him.

My spirit was high in Him. When the song, All Honor was played, I just felt my whole body get so warm, and God began to speak to me about His fire, and what He was doing in that hour amongst His people. I saw a vision of flames all throughout the room. Then I saw a huge fan, and it began fanning a little flicker of fire in what appeared to be a human heart. Immediately I thought of a song I heard long ago. One verse of that song is: Light the fire in my soul, fan the flames make me whole, Lord you know where I've been, so light the fire in my heart again.

The Lord said, “For I am rekindling the small flicker in the hearts of My people, I am fanning the flames of your hearts higher and higher in Me as you continue to praise Me and honor Me. I am drawing you closer to Me. Enter in the door, receive My love, and My healing fire is upon you. Honor Me tonight…honor Me with your life. I’m drawing you closer, I'm drawing this region closer, your household closer to Me.”

As we continued in the song All Honor, I saw the train of His robe and fire surrounding it.

I also got a glimpse of the Bride and Bridegroom dancing (no faces), just a quick glimpse.

It was a night of FireSong ministry entering in the door, breaking forth out of the old and into the new wine skins…birthing…restoration from past religious spirits...the gates of hell could not prevail. God’s people are hungry and desperate for a great move of the Spirit in our region and amongst the nations. We’re divorcing every demonic influence of Baal.

Holy flames fell upon us last night, and it’s an everlasting impression of God’s love for us.

-Jackie

Fire From Heaven

2007-06-08T18:44:00.000-04:00

I saw a circular set of windows in the heavens. Balls of fire were shooting out of them, falling towards earth. As the fire hit earth, God's people fell to receive the fire. They fell face down. The area suddenly filled with tongues; God's tongues. Everyone was speaking in tongues.

As this happened, God said, "I am declaring a new Tower of Babel that will be shared with not just this region, but with the whole world. This new Tower of Babel will live within my people."

- Lawreida

[Editor's note: This word needs a little explanation. In Genesis 11:4-9 we read:

They said, "Come, let us build for ourselves a city, and a tower whose top will reach into heaven, and let us make for ourselves a name, otherwise we will be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth." The Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built. The Lord said, "Behold, they are one people, and they all have the same language. And this is what they began to do, and now nothing which they purpose to do will be impossible for them. Come, let Us go down and there confuse their language, so that they will not understand one another's speech." So the Lord scattered them abroad from there over the face of the whole earth; and they stopped building the city. Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of the whole earth; and from there the Lord scattered them abroad over the face of the whole earth.

According to the Lord, these people possessed two extremely important characteristics: They were one people, and had the same language. Because of this, He recognized that nothing which they purpose to do will be impossible for them! For this reason, He moved to separate and divide them by language and geography.

The vision and word which Lawreida received reveals that the Lord is now moving to bring us, His people, into a new level of unity and understanding that is similar to that of Babel! The difference, of course, is that we will be doing whatever He purposes...not working to fulfill some human agenda or plan.

But the powerful result will be the same: Because of this deep new unity, nothing which we do together to fulfill His purposes will be impossible for us!

For further study, read Psalm 133; Acts 2:43-47, 4:24-35; Ephesians 4:1-16.]

Our Loving And Humorous God

2007-06-08T16:15:00.000-04:00

Tonight I experienced a different side of God. I sensed His Joy, Peace, Love and even His humor…even the children were in the presence of God just having fun in Him. At times I thought they were a distraction, but God said no. Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. (Matthew 19:14) Then I saw a green field, like the pastures in Psalm 23:2, and all of us that were there were having such a great time in the Lord. I could hear Him laughing...some of us were dancing; some were twirling, and some running with deep expression of joy upon our faces. The sky was clear...blue and white...the sun was shining....we were just having fun.

I kept hearing Him say, “I’m coming for you, wait and see.” As the music played and we were waving our banners, I heard the Lord saying whee....whee....whee ...like a child at play. I smiled and felt Him embrace me, and He said, “It’s good to relax and have fun in My presence, like a child playing ever so freely. I want you to play…it doesn't have to be church as usual, or church 24 hours / seven days a week, that's a spirit of religion. I'm not there; I'm where freedom in the Spirit is being released. I'm in places where only the free can enter, where hearts are turned towards me and not carried away by every wind of doctrine, where those who call themselves preachers of righteousness practice all sorts of idolatry. I called you to be free...so play, have fun. For you are all My children no matter what age. You can have pure, clean fun and learn how to relax in Me. Place all your concerns at the altar, and enjoy life in me, for I anoint you with My joy, peace and love." LOVE.

The Lord began to show me a clip from The Passion of Christ...one scene in particular…Jesus was a carpenter and He was building a table, and Mary asked Him about the table and chairs, and Jesus pretended to be sitting, looking at his mother smiling. My heart was filled with so much love it brought tears to my eyes. Then He took me to another scene [from the movie] when He was a little boy and He fell and His mother Mary ran to His aid and picked Him up to console Him. Then I saw Mary remembering that time, as she looked at Jesus as He fell to the floor with so much pain and agony, but His eyes were filled with LOVE and forgiveness…and a knowing that these things must take place. Then I saw Him on the cross…and my tears came rolling down my cheeks. And He said, “I died and rose again so you can LIVE.”

There's no greater joy, peace or love than when Jesus stretched out His arms for us.

- Jackie

Drink

2007-06-08T15:33:00.000-04:00

The first thing the Lord said to me this evening was drink...drink freely; then He gave me John 7:37.

On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink, he who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."

What satisfaction in the Lord's presence as we worshiped. And they shall worship Me in Spirit and in Truth...

We knew the delight of the Lord as He engaged us in play. Freedom pressed and released a sweet worship.

I came away from last night’s meeting with a certainty that our Lord is in full swing of restoring His body. A certainty that the measure of unity within the body will be unprecedented, the going out will be met with great power as we go into the harvest field and cast shadows. A going out that will result in all needs being met...and He went out and healed all of their diseases...A knowing that the return of our King is closer today than it was yesterday. Whooo Hooo! Glory to God!

Let the earth shake and tremble for the foot of the Lord is about to touch down!

What an exciting time to be walking with the Lord; almost surreal are the events we are beginning to witness...greater things shall you do...whispers my Lord...

Lord...You said, Follow Me...then You said drink...we declare that there would be a response to Your invitation...

We've been invited by the King! We must respond!

- Helga

Christ the Door

2007-06-06T10:39:00.000-04:00

So Jesus said again, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that I Myself am the Door for the sheep.

I am the Door; anyone who enters in through Me will be saved (will live). He will come in and he will go out [freely], and will find pasture.

John 10:7, 9 [Amplified]

As we worshiped, the verses of two songs spoke to my heart: “I will follow You,” and “I'm desperate for You.”

I saw a door open up as we sang, “I will follow You.” Through the open door, there was a bright light shining, and then I saw fire...beautiful flames. It reminded me of Moses and the burning bush. (Exodus 3:1-4)

As I stared at the door and continued singing, “I will follow You,” and “I'm desperate for You,” I heard the Lord speak to my heart saying,

“You have said in your heart that you will follow Me, and you have stated in song that you are desperate for Me, but My question to you is: are you willing to go through the door? Are you willing to sacrifice all for Me?”

“For I am looking for a people who will stand the test of time, a people who are willing to go through the fire and whose hearts are sold out for Me. For I am a jealous God and besides Me there is no other.

“I am looking for a people whose faith is stretched beyond measure, who will believe and trust in Me to do the impossible in their lives, and a people who will take My word to the end of earth.”

“For I am doing a great work in this region and I'm snatching men and woman for My plan, those who will hear My voice and follow Me without hesitation or concern for the things in the world.

“For My sheep know My voice and they follow Me. And they will do greater works, for this is a new season, so come enter the door and experience the newness of life in Me.”

“I am the door, I am the way, I am the truth and the life.”

- Jackie

The True Followers

2007-06-01T11:39:00.000-04:00

The Sermon on the Mount might be one of the first events where the stark contrast between those that follow and those that don’t becomes apparent.

The multitudes that came to see and hear saw Jesus and His followers and must have thought looking at them that, they are different…they are set apart…they are not like us…and maybe for the first time the disciples must have looked out at the multitudes and thought the same thing…we are different…we have been set apart…we no longer are part of this multitude…we are followers of Christ.

Jesus says…come follow Me

Do we respond with a yes then apply the title of a Christian based on our first response and do nothing in the way of following?? To be a Christian is to follow…it should be apparent to those that do and to those that don’t.

-Helga

Expressions of Freedom

2007-05-25T17:06:00.000-04:00

The expressions of freedom:

Scripture reading, prayers, singing, dancing, and the war cries of the people. God shook some things in the region last night.

We have bombarded the heavens with our word-ship and prayers …and now those very things are being manifested as we continue to gather on Thursday night. Watch and pray as He moves in our personal lives and the lives of others.

God is doing great things as a result of our worship: humbleness and total dependency on Him to move in us and through us by the leading of His Spirit. Although we are in our infancy stages, God has already revealed to us a glimpse of His heart and He is drawing us closer to Himself. Last night was surely a night of freedom and expression. God is looking for a peculiar people, willing to risk it all for His kingdom.

Our worship is now reaching a higher level, a place where no flesh will glory in His presence.

He’s restoring His church…and we are moving on to the next level.

- Jackie

Shaking the Captives Free

2007-05-25T09:13:00.000-04:00

We are being prepared for the journey ahead. A mandate has been given that before we can embark on this journey we must recover our captive soldiers. Some of those captive have made peace with the enemy and no longer recognize who the enemy is. A call is going out to the prodigal and a revelation sound is being released so that scales are dropping from their eyes...they will begin to see clearly that their inheritance is not in the slop! I see a restored desire...a running back home. Wake up, wake up! Take your rightful place you princes and you princesses.

Awake My princesses

Arise My prince

A fresh breath is blowing

New direction is sensed

Breaking off stupor

Scales are removed

Revelation is given

Bondages loosed

Take your positions

Moving as one

God's Royal Priesthood

Restored in the Son...

Our Lord stirred us to enter into the enemies camp...a great shaking occurred as we warred with our Lord to take down the gates of oppression, the gates of depression, the gates of addiction, the Gates of Captivity!

The Lord would say...Don't retreat, don't retreat! Trust and know that because we have set Him always before us... He is at our right hand and We Shall Not Be Moved! Glory to our God for the Victory! Thank You Lord for the awareness of Your awesome presence!

- Helga Becker

Majesty

2007-05-12T10:00:00.000-04:00

How great is our God...sing with me how great is our God...and all will see how great, how great is our God!

Oh the Majesty of our God! Can we proclaim it? Can we release that revelation? His greatness supersedes that and declares it without our help; we can but acknowledge His greatness and allow our hearts to be consumed by Him.

Do not remember the former things;
Nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth,
Shall you not know it?

Isaiah 43:18-19

No longer an anticipated move but a realized one! Yes Lord, we see You moving, and our desire is to move with You. Closer, closer, closer, Lord with you; Synchronize our hearts so that they beat in time with Yours; Rushing water flowing runs a river touched by You. Hands that pour out new wine as the best is saved for last; moving in His gentleness letting go of what is past.

What an awesome time in the presence of the Lord! Oh taste and see....

- Helga

The River of Life

2007-05-04T23:51:00.000-04:00

While being still in His presence I saw a glimpse of a water fall. It sounded like a loud roar, then I saw water gushing down a brook. As the water drew closer it formed into a river. As the flowing water passed the trees beside it, they began to rise, popping out of the ground, springing forth with the most beautiful green leaves. Such a peace flowing from the waters. The sound of heaven filled the place as we were still in His presence, just soaking in Him.

I was lead to read Psalms 42:7, “Deep calls to deep in the roar of your water falls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.”

I knew I had to do some research. I read several scriptures, but this one spoke to my spirit...and now I want to share it with all of you.

Revelation 22:1-6

"The River of Life"

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb, down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and His servants will serve Him. They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever. The angel said to me, "These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show His servants the things that must soon take place.

- Jackie Johnson

This is the year of the Favor of the Lord…

2007-05-04T12:09:00.000-04:00

As I reflect on our gathering last night I realize what a pivotal moment in time it was.

The desire of our Lord to fill us with His greatness coupled with our longing for Him to do that released a pliable heart…exactly the conditions in which He is able to work in.

Declarations went forth over our regional body to repent. Declarations went forth as we laid everything at His feet. A real desire to allow Him to renew our minds followed as we declared Jesus is Lord; as we gave way to His rightful place on the throne.

We continued to worship as His spirit filled the room till there was nothing but silence in His presence. Be still was the order as we waited…knowing that to be still in His presence released an awareness of how Great He really is…

May our prayer continue to be…Lord break us where we need to be broken; help us to see as You see. May our lives continue to mirror the One we follow so closely. Keep us tender before You. May we take the two greatest commandments and digest what that really means to love You with all our hearts and to love others as ourselves. Unite our hearts so that we move as one…May Your kingdom be evident in our lives may it generate an enormous impact on a lost and dying world. For Your glory…for Your praise…In Jesus name. Amen

- Helga Becker

Who holds the Keys that unlock your destiny?

2007-04-30T16:46:00.000-04:00

Sometimes in life we carry on as if we hold the keys to our own destiny.

We hold onto things that are not important, and we miss out on the big picture.

Then we wonder why everything seems to be going wrong:

Working harder
Our pay seems less and less each week
Sleepless nights
Excessive eating
Fewer social activities
Little communication with others
Exhausted all the time
Unhealthy relationships
Spending needless hours away from home

We spend so much time building on things that were never intended for us to build.

My friends, the answer to the question is:

GOD holds the keys that unlock our destiny.

God has a plan for you:

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it. (Philippians 1:6)

If you’re –

Out if fellowship with God
Forsaking the gathering of the brethren
Not sharing what He spoke to your heart
Not telling others about His love

Then, my friend, you are holding the keys to your destiny…not Him.

- Jackie Johnson

The Joining of the Generations

2007-04-21T10:23:00.000-04:00

Last night when Mike gave the vision of the fire and we began to pray... what the Lord showed me was, We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses...our forward advance has a foundation that's been laid down through the generations. I saw forces behind forces...the momentum is an ongoing breath of His spirit that has been extended through the ages...it's a continuing momentum...what has changed in this generation is the joining of the generations...a cooperative body...what was once separated has now been linked to form an unstoppable force for His glory... no more will they say, This is my mother's God...this is my grandparent's God...but they will cry out This is Our God!

Barriers have been broken down and there will be communication and unity that will cross generational lines.

An awakening is taking place and His army is rising with the knowledge of who He is and who they are in Christ...authority is realized as we take our rightful place for such a time as this...unified for His purposes and for His glory.

May we move forward with the realization of this great momentum behind us and His glorious Spirit that surrounds us and moves through us! To God be the Glory!

Helga

Worship Releases Deliverance

2007-04-14T10:15:00.000-04:00

Thursday night was really awesome! We received a glimpse of heaven and earth...a work of the Holy Spirit in all of us. So much took place that night. The worship was intense and I believe that the more we press in and the more we join up on Thursdays, the more we will see the hand of God move upon us, around us, and through us.

While we were singing, "Here I am to worship," I saw the heavens open up and the heavenly host coming down upon us...angelic beings dancing around us and worshiping the Lord with us. I strongly sensed that God was pleased with our praise, it was like a sweet fragrance to His nostrils. As the praises were going up, the blessings were coming down on us. It was so beautiful; it was an awesome transition...a transformation in us. Holiness, just an awesome sight.

As we sang, "Open the flood gates of heaven...let it rain," the Lord took us into intercession and wailing for the lost (in the areas of substance abuse and prostitution). He showed me a young man lying on a bed in white sheets, almost naked, and he appeared to be in a rehab or hospital room. Light entered the room and the young man’s body began to tremble and he went into a convulsion...then he suddenly became still, as if he was delivered from drugs.

Then I saw a young girl about to stick a syringe in her arm, and again the light appeared and she dropped the syringe and also went into a convulsion, and deliverance came to this young woman. While all this was happening the Lord prompted me to step out into the aisle and begin to war in the spirit and wail on behalf of the lost individuals from all walks of life. By this time the verse in my heart was "let it rain, let it rain, open the flood gates of heaven and let it rain"...upon the earth, in our homes, schools, in our pastors, let it rain on the just and unjust.

Next I saw fire and smoke, then more rain falling. People were running in the streets and I heard the song clearly, "open the floodgates of heaven, let it rain." I saw a woman running along with the others, and she was holding her hands over her ears screaming. It appeared that the rain was hurting her and the song was driving her nuts. As I stood and watched, the woman began to transform into a demonic being. In fact all the others were transforming as they were running to hide from the rain and the song.

We are doing damage in the spirit realm, and God is going to be glorified through us in all we say and do. We are all kingdom people coming together to fulfill the will of God.

- Jackie Johnson