You are strategic in this move of God. I saw you as an anchor in the ocean and hear the Lord say, “Don’t downplay your role in grounding the move of God that other nations will attach to for surety and stability.” I then saw you as the final runner in a relay race, also known as an anchor, and sensed the Father’s promise to you is that if you take up the baton and run with the move of God to see it cross the line in victory, it will be established in all the earth.
It is your time! “So wake up, you living gateways! Lift up your heads, you doorways of eternity! Welcome the King of Glory, for he is about to come through you.” Ps. 24:7 TPT His promise is that you will usher in the glory of the Lord. The last shall be first and although you may be considered the ends of the earth, the Lord says, “You are the beginning, the new day and this is your awakening.”
“All eyes on you.” And just as the volcanic eruption brought you to the attention of the world, my Spirit will move like wildfire throughout your lands, all eyes will be on you as you again come forth to lead in this move of God.
I sense that there will be mighty works carried out in your land and was encouraged that you will NOT be like the cities that Jesus denounced in Matthew 11. Indeed, a great repentance will come as the power of the Holy Spirit is displayed among you.
]]>I felt the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. “You can’t serve both God and the opinions of man. You can’t serve both God and religion. You can’t serve both God and money. You can’t serve both God and time. You can’t serve both God and convenience.”
“As you decide this day whom you will serve, I am releasing a spirit of holiness to those whose hearts are laid bare before me. Set your eyes on this one thing and I will pour out my glory in and through you.”
I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS!
His holiness changes us. His holiness shapes the way we operate and spend our time. His holiness infiltrates our homes and churches and it can no longer be business as usual.
Ps. 27:4 “One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.”
The enemy has tried to rob and steal from you through distraction, obstacles and unpleasantries but I see, like David, you refusing to engage with them and putting your eyes back no your assignment proclaiming, “Is there not a cause?!”
“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 3:13-14
He’s coming and He’s moving among us in this season. If you’re all in, make the proclamation with me today, “I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS!”
Even as you do, He proclaims over you, “HOLY UNTO THE LORD.”
]]>“Right believing leads to right behaving” and as we understand who we are, good works will be carried out. Not only that, signs will follow those who believe. In Jesus name we will heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. And in freedom and joy they will give. (Matt. 10:8).
I saw a picture of a bee hive hanging from a tree. It was being repeatedly poked with a stick, disrupting a bee or two every time. Finally the constant poking awoke the whole hive and the bees began to swarm and move as one. I sensed the enemy has tried to agitate and harass members of the Body of Christ and by doing so, he has now awoken an entire army on a mission, ready for war. There has been a shaking over the past year (and I sense there will be more), but it is producing a righteous indignation in the body. The enemy has overplayed his hand and where he’s tried to afflict the few, he’s awoken an army ready to charge!
I sense this will result in a flourishing of the five fold gifts in the body, “so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” Eph. 4:14-16.
We will no longer be infants but crave the mature, spiritual meat. There is a call to arms in the spirit and as the nations are in turmoil, the revealing of the sons and daughters will be made manifest (Rom. 8:19). It’s time for the sons and daughters to rise into the fullness of what Christ laid ahold of for them (Phil. 3:12). Passivity must bow to the name of Jesus. The intimidation of the enemy that has kept some silent will be a non-issue as they walk in identity-revealing righteousness, as bold as lions (Prov. 28:1).
The shaking will produce this. What the enemy means for harm, the Lord always turns for good (Gen. 50:20, Rom. 8:28). The shaking has awoken us! And it will move us into position, in the natural and in the spirit, as we arise and shine in this new day - a new era of glory.
We have three little children so on New Year’s Eve we celebrated early and went to bed at our usual time of 9pm. The Holy Spirit woke me up at 12:12am on the 1st January, 2021. (This is the second time in as many months that the Lord has woken me at 12:12am. The last time was 1st November, 2020). The number 12 represents Governmental alignment (Rev. 21). I sense the Lord’s desire to shift His body into alignment with the government of God to see the kingdom established in the earth. It will take the partnering of sons and daughters in the spirit and through our coming of age, we will see it! As we come into agreement with His lordship for the earth, it will bring forth alignment in the nations. First in us, His body, then in the nations as Godly governments are established. Through prayer we will be positioned and usher this in.
Both wake times took place on the 1st of the month. It points to a new beginning, a new opportunity and divine invitation into the establishment of the government of God in the earth through us, his sons and daughters.
“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.” Is. 9:7
The sound of His voice will be amplified in the earth and there will be signs in the heavens that decree who He is. As it’s been said, the tone of His voice is changing as we grow into maturity to receive a greater depth of understanding and direction from him. Just as parents change the way they speak to their children as they grow and mature, so shall the way He communicates with us, his children, change. His voice will become the constant companion of many, and indeed their greatest treasure.
I sense 2021-2022 will be our coming of age and that its outworking will continue to increase in the years to come as the kingdom advances throughout the earth!
- Sarah Cheesman
Brisbane, Australia
This morning I dreamt of people sitting on a beach just before sunrise. As dawn broke, one by one, they began to stand and stand together; a great and powerful army.
As I awoke, I heard the Father say, "I am calling the Bride to arise into this new era, as heroes of the day. An army moving forth in love and unity, called to usher in my Kingdom. Heroes of the Day, come forth!"
Pray and decree with me:
- The new day is approaching! Bride, arise and shine, a great and powerful army.
- Sons of Issachar, come forth and sieze the day as one!
- Respond to the call of this new era!
- Like Nehimiah, refuse to come down from the great work He has called you to in this season.
- We call forth those who are born of the day; children of the light!
Eph. 5:8-14 "...for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
This word from 3 years ago came up in my memories today and it's as poignant today as it was then! Be encouraged in your prayers - God is not dictated to by the outcome of elections. The bride is arising and bringing forth the new day.
It’s Time to Enlist!
8/10/2017
I saw soldiers marching and was drawn to their boots as they moved in unison together. I knew it was enlisting time and saw many, many feet being added to the army of warriors advancing ahead.
These were fearless ones. Those who had given themselves wholeheartedly with no reservation or temptation to go back. The cry of their hearts was, “Because He is with me, I will not be afraid What can people do to me?” (Ps. 118:6).
I sense that we’re moving into a season we’re the bride of Christ is coming out in and enlisting in full force. Totally, undeniably committed to the cause of Christ. The enemy has overplayed his hand and in doing so, has caused the lovers of God to rise up in unprecedented numbers.
I heard voices speaking and the volume was increasing. Whispers are becoming shouts and the voice of truth and justice is growing louder in this nation.
I heard Him say, “Don’t look to a political party to deliver you, look to me. And as you do your Governments and political parties will be signs that reveal I am moving in the earth without reservation; boots and all.”
]]>On Sunday 1/11 I woke up at 12:12am to our bedroom light suddenly turning on in the middle of the night. The power had gone out in our home during a storm earlier in the the afternoon.
The number 12 represents governmental alignment (Rev. 21). I heard the father say, “I am flicking the switch, restoring power and aligning Godly government in the nations.”
I then heard Luke 8:17, “For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light.”
I gave birth to Otis on Wednesday this week at 12:34pm (1234). The name Otis means keen of hearing. I felt the Lord say, “I desire to bring alignment through those who have an ear to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. They will receive the insights and strategies of God to release the kingdom in the earth."
A thought from my Mum, Cheryl Lindley, who is a recognised prophet and intercessor: “It’s about aligning the Government of the Church and the governments of the world with the Government of God. It’s great God has turned on the light - the corruption in the government of the nations has to be exposed so that the governments shift. It will take those who are hearing God to do it: shifting the government of the church and nations under the Government of God."
This is how I have felt lead to pray over the US elections this week and over my home state of Queensland who had had disappointing election results earlier that evening. He brought a word of hope even for that situation!
Declare with me:
- We release Governmental and apostolic alignment on earth to the government of God.
- Every corrupt and deceitful plan of the enemy will be exposed and brought to nothing.
- “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” Rev. 11:17
- “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Matt. 6:10
Let it be, Lord! We agree!
]]>I heard the Lord say, “I’m re-establishing the awe and wonder of my voice. I’m re-establishing the weightiness of my words being revealed to your hearts and spoken on your lips.”
I feel like He’s bringing a fear of the Lord when it comes to His voice and the great privilege and honour it is to speak on His behalf. Father, we don’t take it lightly! We ask that the prophetic ministry would be known for lovers of your voice who carry the spirit of the fear of the Lord; to love what you love and hate what you hate. To flee from evil and hold fast to what is good. Who walk with purity and in uprightness before you.
I saw a picture of people on their knees with their hands cupped together receiving liquid gold and treating His voice with such care to not spill or miss a drop. Then I saw them bringing their hands to their mouths and drinking of this liquid gold, drinking of this liquid glory and I feel like it’s the beauty of His voice, the sound of His words, His kind instruction, the wisdom that comes from God and He’s releasing it to His bride in this season. As that pure, unadulterated word of God, refined gold, is received and consumed, it’s transforming us. Utterly. Every part of us; body, soul and spirit. I hear Him saying, “It’s my voice that awakens you. It’s my voice that calls you forth. It’s my voice that knows and calls you by name.”
We thank you for that Father and we partake of your rhema (spoken) word. We give you praise for your logos, you written word, and we partake of your spoken word. I release a pure outpouring of your liquid gold to your bride. We ask Holy Spirit, that we would treat your voice as holy. In our desire to hear your voice and even in our communities where we’re familiar with it, we don’t take it lightly and we refuse to treat it as common. We re-affirm the value of your voice. We treat it as gold, we treat it as gold.
In response I heard Him say, “If you understood the weight of my word, the weight of glory, the weight of gold on my voice, you’d be quick to obey. You’d be quick to say everything I have to say. You wouldn’t run from my voice or my instruction but you’d run towards it. As you run towards the sound of my voice you invite others to do the same. And kings are priests will come, nations will come to the brightness of your rising (Is. 60:3). As my liquid gold is perfected in you, as I’m formed in you and find an abiding place in you, many will be drawn to the sound of my voice released through you.”
We receive it God; we receive the fire of your voice.
“It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matt. 4:4 (ESV).
- Sarah Cheesman
Released at Prophetic Community Gathering, Glory City Church 13/10/2020
“I am infusing my people with the iron of my truth in this season. I am leading many into truth that will set them free and it’s going to become like iron fortified within their belief systems and ways of thinking.”
]]>I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant and have had low iron in this season. Just last week I had an iron infusion where I was hooked up to an IV and liquid iron was administered to my body. Within 24 hours I noticed a measurable shift in my energy levels and overall well-being. The Lord began to speak to me through this.
“I am infusing my people with the iron of my truth in this season. I am leading many into truth that will set them free and it’s going to become like iron fortified within their belief systems and ways of thinking.”
“As they are connected to the Holy Spirit, the source of perfect joy and peace, I will infuse them with revelation that comes through my Word. Where the enemy has tried to come and convince them out of my promises, hope shall burst forth and remain in them like iron - immovable, unshakable, firm, steadfast and secure.”
Where the enemy has tried to distract, the Lord is realigning your focus and giving you iron-like vision, which will not be moved to the left or to the right but will be absolutely locked in and locked on to the greater reality of what heaven is doing and releasing in this season. 1 Cor. 4:20 (ESV) “For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.”
Historically iron has been seen as a symbol of strength, fortitude, honour, courage, sharpness (of body and mind), tenacity, and confidence in power. I feel like the Lord is realigning these in all of us along with confidence in His power alone! Holy Spirit boldness and strength will be markers of His people in the days to come - not a people who are void of power.
You will be unmoved by what you see - only moved by what you believe and his truth and His will will prevail in and through you in this season.
Where the enemy has tried to discourage you by what is happening in the world around you, the greater reality of the kingdom advancing in and through you will become like iron in your soul - you won’t be able to be convinced out of His goodness towards you and those around you and that of the increase of His government and peace, there will be no end (Is. 9:7).
Is. 59:19 “So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.”
There is a standard of righteousness that the Lord wants to release to the nations through you. Nations will experience the fruit of righteousness because of you. They will see your good works and praise your father in heaven.
Rom. 15:13 TPT "Now may God, the inspiration and fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his super-abundance until you radiate with hope!”
Finally, I felt a strengthening coming to bones and physical frames. Those who have felt weak and beat down recently will feel their bodies being revived from the revelation power of the Holy Spirit and His iron truth being released to you. “Man shall not live on bread alone, but every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” (Matt. 4:4). His rhema word (spoken word of God) will not only sustain you in this season, but it will cause you to increase in strength, health and vitality.
I release an iron infusion if truth to permeate your body, soul and spirit in Jesus’ name!
- Sarah Cheesman
]]>I hear His encouragement, "Lift your eyes. Remember all I have done for you. I'm still parting seas and moving mountains on your behalf. I desire to infuse you with my hope until you radiate with joy! So come away with me and see things the way I do. Come up higher, there's a new view for you!"
Song of the Day - Future Past by John Mark McMillan
I encourage you to listen to this song and let the Holy Spirit minister to your heart. Let it be a springboard into His presence and let Him lead you through the process of healing and into victory, hope and joy!
https://youtu.be/yGNznfexvUA
- A Word of Encouragement
I love this season - this time of year. In Brisbane, Australia, today is the first day of Spring. It’s bursting with new life and possibilities. I hear the Lord saying, “It’s time to shake off the old and step into the new. New birth, new possibilities, new horizons.”
“Be careful not to make yourself compatible with Covid-19. While it’s important to honour authority and practice healthy behaviours, don’t let it become your new normal. The Kingdom is your normal, the Kingdom is your default, the Kingdom is how you operate, rule and govern.”
“Like Nehemiah, don’t come down from the great work you are doing.” I sense Him positioning us on the front foot in this season to lean in and go again! Run after the promises of God and what He has mandated you to release in the earth.
There is a fresh sound He’s releasing through you in the earth. Don’t be silenced, don’t be masked in the Spirit. Raise your voice - it’s still the Decade of Declaration! Nations will come; kings and priests will come to the brightness of your rising.
I was reminded of something Margaret Meade said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world, indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
I sense God is speaking to the seed of the dream in your life today. Don’t despise the day of small beginnings. Jesus chose the fishermen, chose the tax collector. He chose the weak and foolish things of the world, the despised things, to confound the wise. He chose the most unlikely and crowned them for His purposes in the earth. So believe the call I have released over your life today!”
I encourage you, like little children, take Him at His word and let Him infuse you with faith and childlike wonder as you step into this day and season of destiny.
Song of Solomon 2:13 TPT “Can you not discern this day of destiny breaking forth around you? The budding vines of new life are now blooming everywhere. The fragrance of their flowers whispers, “there is change in the air.””
- Sarah Cheesman
01/09/2020
I sense this is a season of pursuit and there is an invitation to step into all the power and authority that has been given to us by Jesus. His life is our example; not an exception.
“It is my desire that your life embodies the fulfilment and fullness of all that my blood has paid for. Pursue this reality. Take ahold of it by faith and come into agreement with your mouth to boldly, declare and believe and see my kingdom established wherever you go!”
Later on this morning I saw an advertisement that read, Miracles Await and believe the Lord was confirming that as we believe and act upon His word, He is faithful to perform it (Jer. 1:12).
Christ in you is the hope of glory (Col. 1:27) and He declared in John 15:5, “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” I sense His encouragement to align your heart with the purposes of God and expect that miracles are awaiting your command as you live as He is in the world (1 John 4:17).
Mark 16:17-18 “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
I hear His encouragement today, “Speak my name. Release my name. My name on your lips released over a situation, physical body, spiritual atmosphere has all power, authority and victory. It will shift, move and change things for my glory. Be expectant. Only believe.”
]]>A Word of Encouragement - He's Better Than We've Ever Imagined!
I woke up this morning with a line from a song on my heart, “There’s nothing better than you.”
I feel in this season of “isolation” that the Lord would have us experience the reality that there really is nothing better than knowing Him. “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord than dwell in the tents of the wicked.” Ps. 84:10
I feel Him reminding us that because of the blood of Jesus we have direct access not just to the courts of the Lord but into the Holy of Holies. So come be immersed in the secret place in this time. There’s an invitation to know the glory and satisfaction of His presence and experience total fulfilment in Him. There’s nothing better than knowing God!
Recently I feel it’s been difficult for some to press into devotion with the Father. Growing up my Dad used to say that there are times when our quiet times with the Lord are a discipline until they become a delight. I encourage you, fight for the place of intimacy with the Father. Even if it feels difficult or that you’re being pulled in other directions, stay the course in this season and you’ll be amazed at what He’ll pour out and know the joy and ease of His presence. I hear His encouragement, “I have so much for you. Everything pertaining to life and Godliness is found in me.”
“I want you to experience the reality of who I am in this season. I truly am the only one who can satisfy the deepest needs of your heart. Draw near to me and I will draw near to you (James 4:8). I want to envelop and invade every area of your heart and life. Don’t leave any space vacant. I want to take up residence in every room, every door way and hallway of your heart. Make your heart my home and I will become very comfortable very quickly! You will experientially know me in ways you have longed for and find contentment that the world will never be able to give. Come find your satisfaction in me. I am your exceedingly great reward” (Gen. 15:1).
- Sarah Cheesman
]]>“Come away with me in the night. I want to own your night hours and reclaim your night life. Seize the day by giving me your night. Let your evenings be drenched in my love and may your sleep be filled with the knowledge of my glory.”
“I want to invade that space and commune with you, day and night. Go to bed with an expectation for good. There are encounters for you - dreams, visions and spiritual adventures awaiting you. Surrender your nightlife to me and expect to see me move into and invade that space.”
“Though I sleep my heart is awake.” Song of Solomon 5:2 “I have designed you to partake in constant communion with me. Do not limit me to your waking hours alone. I own the day and I own the night. And I want you to know my glory in both.”
“There’s room for one more! Let my Holy Spirit come and abide with you so that you may know no separation between us - that’s the reality I paid for and want you to experience it in its fullness.”
Breakthrough Through Rest
As I was praying into this I heard the words of a Disney song, “We’re soaring, flying, there’s not a star in heaven that we can’t reach…now’s the time, we’re breaking free.” I sensed there are many who’ve been contending for breakthrough and you are going experience it through rest! Yes! It’s going to be easy! You will awake in a new space - there’s a new level of breakthrough and authority He has for you. Now’s the time to enter into the breakthrough He has prepared for you.
Dreams
I sense there are some who feel they rarely dream or that when they do, it’s confusing or doesn’t make sense. But I feel the encouragement of the Father, “I desire to know you in this season. Come experience a facet of me that perhaps you’re less familiar with. It’s my good pleasure to give this gift to you. Expect to receive insight and understanding, blueprints and creative ideas, solutions and innovation. You have access to infinite knowledge and power and it is my desire to share it with you.”
The New Day
In this unique time there are many things vying for our attention but I hear His encouragement, “Turn your attention towards me. Make provisions for the day ahead by communing with me in the evening. Set up habits and sow seeds in this time that will reap fruit in the season to come.”
As He pours His spirit upon you, I sense many will look back at this season with much fondness. That is not to downplay the difficulties and losses people are experiencing but it is to remind you that He promises to make all things work together for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28). There is an opportunity for great fruitfulness and life to come forth for you as He is divinely re-setting us and re-positioning our hearts towards Him.
I encourage you as you go to sleep this evening, position your heart to receive from the Holy Spirit. Through prayer, invite Him in to invade your sleep with His glory. Be expectant, be intentional by setting your mind on things above. Be ready to make note of the things He says and reveals. Write them down and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal mysteries to you. He longs to meet with you.
]]>You turn mourning to dancing
You give beauty for ashes
You turn shame into glory
You're the only one who can,
You turn graves into gardens
You turn bones into armies
You turn seas into highways
You're the only one who can.
I sense the God of the Turnaround is on the move and He is shifting things in your favour this day. He’s making roadways in the wilderness and highways in the dessert. He is STILL making a way for you even where there seems to be no way! He is making a way for the nations through this pandemic even where there seems to be no way.
He is clearing the airways and releasing supernatural strategy to governments, leaders and health organisations to bring and implement systems of change. Pray for your leaders and expect to see innovation and ideas that have quick and dramatic results that produce favourable results for the masses.
Romans 13:15 (TPT) “Now may God, the inspiration and fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his super-abundance until you radiate with hope!”
There is uncontainable joy and hope available for you today whatever difficulty you may be facing. I even sense the encouragement of the Father, as you trust in Him, to be found in praise before you see the breakthrough. Just like the father of the prodigal son who was watching while his son was still a long way off, the Father is inviting you to be filled with great expectation as you anticipate the turnaround He is bringing for whatever situation you’re facing today.
These are unusual days and even as we’re finding new ways of operating and introducing routines and familiarity within the unfamiliar, I hear His encouragement from the Word, “We have this hope an an anchor for our soul; firm and secure.” (Heb. 6:19)
“Hold onto hope!” I hear Him encourage you. “I am the God of the living, not of the dead. Don’t let this time of physical distancing and lockdowns define your days. I am the One who defines you. I am the One who makes your way straight and your path secure. I make roadways in the wilderness and will do it again for you. Don’t wish the days away - I still have a plan and a purpose for your life. Don’t tune out and let the hours pass by but respond to the invitations I lay before you daily. There are invitations to come into my presence and my love. There are invitations to realign your heart with my values and will for your life. Nothing is hidden from my sight and my plans to prosper and not to harm you, to give you a hope and a future haven’t changed (Jer. 29:11). So don’t look away. Eyes up! Eyes on me! Eyes on the prize! I am the glory and the lifter of your head (Ps. 3:3) and your exceedingly great reward!” (Gen. 15:1)
“Consider it a gift when God is your only option.” Brian Johnson
In this season God is our only option. He is our only way through, over and out. His plans for your future have not changed. His promises for 2020 are still “yes and amen!”
“Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and he is the one whom Timothy, Silas, and I have preached to you—and he has never been both a “yes” and a “no.” He has always been and always will be for us a resounding “YES!” For all of God’s promises find their “yes” of fulfilment in him. And as his “yes” and our “amen” ascend to God, we bring him glory! Now, it is God himself who has anointed us. And he is constantly strengthening both you and us in union with Christ.” 2 Cor. 1:19-21 (TPT)
I hear Him say, “I am entirely for you. I am on your side. I want to show you. I want you to see how I am still working on your behalf. I have given my word so you can be confident that it is done. I am bringing strength to you through your union with Christ and as you continue to believe and take me at my word, I will continue to strengthen your resolve until you walk into the land of those things promised.”
The Spirit of Resurrection!
I feel the Holy Spirit reminding you that the same power that raised Christ from the dead dwells in you (Romans 8:11). You have access to infinite love, power and victory over death. Command and speak life into every difficult situation and circumstance. Christ in you has the solution!
I hear His encouragement, “Do not despair. Do not allow your tongue to come into agreement with the plans of the enemy. Do not allow your mind to move into doubt and unbelief. Instead, take up the whole armour of God and move into the offence. Be on guard and advance. You are to advance in this season. Do not retreat or even maintain your current ground. Instead forge ahead, forge ahead!”
I saw a picture of the enemy asleep at the wheel and heard the Father declare, “Now is the time to attack!” He is releasing angels at your disposal to cause you to advance into His promises for your life and that of your family.
“Remember who you are! You are not an orphan but I have brought you into my home and called you my own. Rule and reign using your authority in this season. Do not be complacent but advance. I am inviting you into the turnaround this day and will do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all you can ask, hope or imagine according to my power at work in you (Eph. 3:20). Only believe!"
]]>My beautiful hometown was on my heart this week. Here’s a brief word of encouragement for the gorgeous Gold Coast, Australia. If you live on the Goldy, feel free to take this personally and claim it as a promise for the city. I’ve loved praying for your this week!
“My plans for you haven’t changed. It is my desire to continue to lavish my love on you as the waters cover the sea. And even as you’re known for your ocean and waterways, you will be known for the glory of the Lord that will cover the people. No longer will they call you desolate but Isaiah 58:11-12 will be said of you. “And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in.””
“And even as you welcome many guests into your city, as you continue to welcome my presence, I will abide with you,” says the Lord. “I will come and inhabit your territory and terrain. I will come, I will stay and I will make my home with you.”
“You are my beloved and I am yours. Never doubt my explosive love for you. I’m on your side - who can be against you?!”
]]>Happy Easter. On this resurrection Sunday, I want to remind you of the good plans the Father has for the earth in this time. I asked the Father this question and shared it via video this week (link below) but felt to release it in word format for you today.
Father, what are you saying about Covid-19 right now?
"It is not from me. I am not the author of death. I came to give you life and life more abundantly. Anything else is a contradiction to my nature and character. I am not a man that I should lie nor am I unstable in my ways.
My plans have always been for you - to prosper you and give you a hope and the future. I am not judging nations, the elderly or the earth itself. I love people and it is my kindness that leads them to repentance - not evil tactics, fear or schemes. That’s not who I am. That is not seen in the life of Jesus and he is your example of perfect theology and a true representation of my character.
When the disciples asked if they should call fire down from heaven, Jesus response was, “You do not know what spirit you are of.” Jesus brought a new covenant - life and life abundantly. And an ever-increasing kingdom."
If you'd like to watch the live recording with myself, Katherine Ruonala and Mark Greenwood, use this link: https://www.facebook.com/KatherineRuonalaMinistries/videos/538532203518916/
That picture remained on display for a number of years and long enough for me to understand the errors I had made. I realised that To Dad was the correct way to spell and address my gift to him.
I sense that there are some today who feel as though what they produced for the Father this year, in 2019, didn’t have the original, desired outcome. Perhaps things didn’t go exactly the way you planned and the end picture has resulted in things just not coming together the way you thought they would.
Be encouraged!
The Father has taken the offering you gave Him, even in its imperfections, and has placed it on His “wall” celebrating all you’ve done. He isn’t berating or criticising you but is so proud that you gave it your best shot and believed and acted the best way you knew how to.
I sense, in time, as you learn and grow and mature, you will see where you could have done things differently or perhaps even better and it will all make sense.
This is His promise to you in this season. “Don’t be discouraged, my child. Even in the errors of the year, the picture of your life that you have drawn is sweet and beautiful to me. You are not an embarrassment to me nor am I ashamed of your mistakes. I am proud to display who you are and all you do. I celebrate you. And even more so, I am faithful to teach you in my ways. And as you walk along my paths things will become clear as I beautify and bring clarity to every error. Nothing is wasted with me. You are my prized and treasured possession.”
He then reminded me of a song I used to sing as a child:
Beautiful, beautiful, Jesus is beautiful,
And Jesus makes beautiful things of my life,
Carefully touches me, causing my eyes to see,/
That Jesus make beautiful things of my life.
I heard the encouragement of Jesus, “There’s no such thing as loss in the Kingdom and I make everything beautiful in its time (Ecc. 3:11). As you partner with me and put pen to paper, so to speak, I will teach you how to draw my designs for your life. You will begin to see the threads of my wisdom and grace throughout your life as we walk and build together into the years to come.”
Isaiah 61:3 “… to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise in place of a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.”
]]>I heard these words, “American, a merry heart can!” Immediately I was reminded of Prov. 17:22.
“A merry heart does good, like medicine,
But a broken spirit dries the bones.”
Prov. 17:22
I sense the promise for the United States of America is that He is going to pour out joy in your land. So much so that it will do good like medicine and revive the heart of the land. Not only this, it will revive the collective heart of His people.
I sense that many have felt downtrodden and almost tempted to despair at the current state of the nation BUT joy is being poured out like rain healing hearts and healing the land. Great joy, a manifestation of the kingdom, is coming to invade and lift your heart and head again!
I sense that even as a broken spirit dries the bones (according to Prov. 17:22), that as kingdom joy is released, an army of dry bones will arise. What seems to have looked like failure will be redeemed in joy. As many have found themselves in disappointment, as joy is released as their portion, it will raise an army of joy-filled, hope carriers.
I heard the Father say, “Don’t underestimate the power of joy in this season. Just as my kingdom belongs to children, don’t be fooled into thinking that joy is only child’s play. It is a weapon of war that I am using to wage against failure, hopelessness and despair.”
Expect to see things begin to shift especially in the lead up to Christmas - the celebration of Christ. Where joy is often proclaimed among this season, you will tangibly experience the fullness of joy.
DO NOT DESPAIR!
He is pouring out hope! And hope will not disappoint you!
I sensed that the pillars represent the Judeo-Christian heritage of Australia and the people of God were doing all the good to protect what remained. And although there was a measure of some success the waves were too much for the sand bags.
I then saw the people being elevated above the waves and was reminded of Mark 4:39 where Jesus rebuked the storm and spoke to the wind and the waves. The people began to declare “Peace be still, peace be still, peace be still to the storm.”
I was then reminded of Nehemiah where the people were called to rebuild the wall and they had a tool in one hand and a weapon in the other (Nehemiah 4:17). God is calling us to engage in how He would have you build the kingdom in this hour but there’s also a call to war and to raise your voice and declare, “Peace be still!”
In light of this word, I encourage you to ask how the Holy Spirit would have you engage to advance the kingdom. What would he have you put your hand to? This is the church finest hour, not her final hour. It is time to rise up!
]]>“This is your finest hour, this is your finest hour. I decree to the Church in this nation, this is your finest hour it is not your final hour. The enemy has tried to come and shut the mouth of the bride but it is not your final hour, it is your finest hour. You are advancing and accelerating from glory to glory and strength to strength in Jesus’ name.
Dancers dancing on injustice. I see a picture of the bride hitching up her skirt so she can dance, picking it up and making room for her feet to move because it is time to dance beloved. It’s time to move out in victory with songs of joy because your greatest days are ahead of you, your greatest days are ahead of you!
We love being the bride, we love being the bride of Christ. Isn’t she beautiful? Isn’t she lovely!? You are altogether lovely, you are altogether lovely. And we are proud to be part of you. We’re proud to represent Jesus in the earth.
God I thank you that every joint supplies and you’re making her beautiful and you’re making us one.”
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In addition the above I also sensed today that He is connecting us one to the other in unity and love - a love that covers a multitude of wrongs.
He is raising up His bride to be a force in the earth. And as each joint fulfils its roll and purpose, we will see her function in greater and greater glory as the pure, spotless bride without blemish or wrinkle that He created her to be.
]]>Heb. 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” He’s expanding faith and realms of possibility to us as we believe like little children.
I sense there’s an invitation to believe again and again and to passionately pursue the promises of God over our lives and even to receive more! It’s the season for dreaming BIG dreams!
“Bold faith stands on the shoulders of quiet trust.” Bill Johnson. As we’re rooted and established in His love for us, He is enabling us to trust and simply receive all He has for us. “The Kingdom is child’s play.”
I sensed that some may feel apprehensive in this and heard Him say, “I’m breaking fear of disappointment and fear of the future itself!” He’s releasing perfect love that will heal every part of your heart that’s been let down in the past and causing you to look to the horizon with great anticipation.
Ps. 23:4 TPT “Fear will not conquer me for you already have.”
I feel there are some who have being living in realms of disappointment and even depression but it is cut off in Jesus name. I declare that you wake up happy!
“I long for you to rejoice at the days to come. Your days were not designed to be filled with despair but overflowing with my zoe life. To know me is to know joy and freedom.“
“What does it look like to be totally free? Come on adventure with me, little one, and you’ll see!
I’ll show you, little one, just the way you should walk. Not confined by the world’s limitations or talk.
You were made for more than the sidelines of gloom, look up, little one, see the stars, the bright moon!
Take my hand, little one, your adventure awaits, barefoot beauty and reckless abandon is yours to embrace.
Come run, little one, your faster than before, with clear eyes, a full heart, let me lead you to more.
You’re doing it now, you’re beginning to soar, little one it’s my love that leads you abroad, let me be the one who strengthens and sustains your course, that teaches you to fly without any remorse.
I promise to bring good to all you desire, look at me little one, let my eyes lead you with fire.”
I encourage you to take time in the next day or two to let the Father minister to any part of your heart that has felt disappointment and fill you with hope. Listen to his voice and ask him to expose any lies you’ve been believing about your future. You were created to know freedom, truth and victorious living!
I also encourage you to ask the Father what else He’d like to release to you through faith. If it’s a season for dreamers than let’s dream along with Him!
]]>I sense the Father is releasing a great assurance of His promises over the preborn in this season. I sense He is raising us up as a people, who in the face of seemingly insurmountable opposition, continue to advance in hope.
“Only believe. Did I not promise to move mountains on your behalf? I am greater and bigger still.”
]]>This word was released as part of A Voice for the Voiceless - 50 Days of Prayer for Life. You can follow along here.
Day 41
"Lift up your eyes, let hope rise!" I heard this proclaimed over and over by the Father.
I sense that many have become battle weary and even in these 50 days, at times, it may have been difficult to stay the course and remain steadfast in prayer. But God is releasing hope to the hearts of His people today.
Don’t let the enemy steal your joy or lie to you regarding the future of the unborn and the pro-life movement. But instead today, choose and declare:
- Hope over disappointment
- Mercy over judgement
- Love over fear
I sensed this was particularly important within the pro-life movement itself. The enemy has tried to bring division but as we release mercy and love to one another, a great unity of Spirit will come as we move ahead in hope and joy.
Gal. 6:9 “And let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (emphasis mine)
I feel it’s particularly important to recognise that we’re better together, that every joint supplies and that all voices are needed in this victory. One can put a thousand to flight but two, ten thousand (Deut. 32:30).
“Get your hopes up!”
Heb. 11:1 “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (emphasis mine)
I sense the Father is releasing a great assurance of His promises over the preborn in this season. I sense He is raising us up as a people, who in the face of seemingly insurmountable opposition, continue to advance in hope.
“Only believe. Did I not promise to move mountains on your behalf? I am greater and bigger still.”
I saw a picture of a lion roaring and as I zoomed out saw that it was actually only a cat meowing whose picture was being projected to look bigger than it actually is. I sensed that the spirit behind the pro-death movement would like us to believe it is a great force in reality is only puffing itself up and making a noise. But God is greater still and of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. Church arise!
“Any area of your life that doesn’t have the joyful anticipation of good is under the influence of a lie.” Bill Johnson
I encourage you today to ask the Holy Spirit if there are any lies you are believing regarding the unborn and the pro-life movement and give your heart permission to believe again with great hope like a little child confident in the goodness of their father.
I heard this song and sensed it will encourage your heart today!"
WORSHIP:
Get Your Hopes Up
Josh Baldwin
I heard the Holy Spirit say, “I am raising you up as sharp shooters.” And I saw a picture of His people in the fields like David with slingshot in hand, faithfully, one after the other practicing and hitting target after target. I sensed there’s been a season of preparation and He has trained you for battle to take down giants this year. He is releasing divine strategy and understanding to unravel the plans of the enemy. And it’s not just for you personally but for your family, city and nation.
Then I heard the Father say, “You’re faster than you think!” and saw a picture of a plane gaining speed on a runway for takeoff. I sensed that the enemy and circumstances have tried to lie to you and tell you that you’re not ready or that you’re not moving fast enough but you’re faster than you think! You’ve been faithful in all He’s called you to and the Father is enabling you to take off, to lift off and even blast off into all He has for you in 2019.
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Eph. 3:20
Just yesterday the state of New York passed extreme abortion laws allowing termination up until birth and even adding it to their constitution! It also allows procedures to be performed by non-physicians. This is beyond comprehension. Not only is the life of a preborn baby at risk but so is their mother’s.
It’s time to rise up! This battle will not be won in the natural but in the heavenlies. The move of God in this generation (everyone alive today) has begun and the enemy is so afraid of sons and daughters being all they are created to be in the earth. Why do you think the identity of individuals is so hotly contested for? Homosexuality, suicide and abortion all rob individuals of their identity and destiny.
Sons and daughters, it’s time to rise up in the Spirit and declare His kingdom come and will done on earth as it is in heaven!
It’s time to rise up in the natural. It’s not okay to passively enjoy your religious freedom in silence when you have the answer to abundant life. Fatherlessness abounds and we know the way to the perfect Father! He is the answer the world is so desperately searching for.
I was driving through Brisbane last night and my heart began to break for His lost ones. As I looked around at the cars moving by I began to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of them and all the people (families, friends, neighbours, workplaces) they represented. Immediately, through my tears, I heard Jesus say, “I died once for ALL. My blood is enough!”
It’s time to believe the blood! Jesus Christ is the answer the world is searching for. There is power in His blood to rescue every heart. He is the hope of glory within you and He wants out!
It’s time to rise up in your true identity. It’s time to rise up and be a voice for righteousness and justice. It’s time to rise up because you no longer live for you. It’s time to rise up and proclaim, “Jesus is King!” It’s time to rise up until every man, woman and child know His name. Rise up!