Lighthouse...Christian Interpretation

[HumbleBee]

Posting this reply with Jesse's agreement...


Hey there Jesse

Seems you talking about a yacht for cruising and could symbolize you are in search of a girlfriend...dolphins are super-friendly and cheerful mammals mirroring the personality type you may be drawn too in a lady...locked eyes, as in ye a love at first sight hopeful......swimming underwater could symbolize that being in love makes one feel like they can do anything!

I had a dream I was out at sea on one of those fancy personal boats. Well while I was out there, I saw a dolphin. We locked eyes and I found myself thrown into the ocean and I swam with the dolphin. I was also able to breathe underwater.

 

[soap]

I have several dreams I have recorded, but I have not interpreted. (I have many dreams throughout the week). This is one I had on 10/15:

I was in the wilderness with my girls and maybe someone else. It was known in my dream that someone had seen a bear in the sky. We were in the wilderness spying on a man who had apparently been with us. There was a bad man (and maybe had some others with him, but he was the leader) who was persecuting him. Maddy, my daughter, told me to look up (or I looked up, I can't remember), and I saw a cloud with a bear behind it looking at us. I saw a bear, and then I saw another one, which I thought was a baby bear. The larger bear started trying to hide behind the cloud while looking at us, but I could still see him, and I told the girls to look because it was neat to see a bear in the clouds. The next thing I know, the bear is traveling with us. He didn't look as neat when I saw him on the ground, though. His head looked like a nut--it had a slit down the middle. I kept wanting to pull it apart and see what was in it. I began to spy the evil man again, and he hit the good man on the head (I can't remember what he hit him with), and the man fell down and died. I am not sure, but I think the bear went over to where the evil man and stoodwith him for a few minutes. The evil man never knew we were there--he had just captured the good man and killed him. In the next scene, I'm walking along the highway behind this bear (still wanting to look in his head--I never wanted to eat it--I just wanted to see what was in there because there appeared to be a brown chocolately substance that was part of his head). There was something green across the road that made the lines. I was trying to pull it to make it straight so we wouldn't get ran over (?), but the bear didn't seem to catch on to what I was doing. A car almost ran over me (old man driver). I think we may have been on the way to a watch a wedding, but I didn't want to go. I was kind of sad. Then, I'm at the wedding at someone's home, and I don't think the bear was with me anymore, but I did have some sort of companion. I saw Kari, my cousin. The people who were getting married were kind of homely. The didn't have a traditional marriage, and they just passed around a big gift sack for gifts (I put one in apologizing because I didn't have any money) and a box with the wedding ring in it. That was the wedding.The next thing I see is from a sky viewpoint. There was a large castle like tower in which was encircled by a wall. The tower sat on a cloud and floated in the sky. The tower was the world in which all of these things in the other parts of my dream happened. In my dream, I knew that if I were between the tower and the wall, I would never realize there was a wall there.

 

[jessie_09]

okay i had a wierd dream it was when i was like six or seven, and anyways i was in a maze and there were ppl all around me acting like how i want to but won't pretty much they were acting like my secret feelings that i dont want anyone to know about and i was lost of course and crying and it went like that for a while but then a lady came up and hugged me and was telling me that everythings allright and led me to the end and hugged me good-bye. and at that time in the real world alot of stuff had happened and i felt alone and scared.

Afew years later my mom had my lil sis, sara. and i had the dream again except this time sara was there and all of a sudden she ran in the maze and i ran after her and the ppl were different but still acted like my secret feelings and i was scared stiff because i had no clue where my lil sis was and i ran to the exit and a man came up and goes this is the exit you have to leave and ya know being a big sis i told him no not without sara and ran off to find her and i ran to this hill it was breathtakingly beautiful and the same lady that helped me out when i was little was there and i asked her if she had seen a lil girl and i described her now me and sara are different looking she has blonde hair and i have blackish/brown but anyways when i asked her that she said dont worry dear she's right here and she showed me but it was sara but she looked just like me when i was first there and i woke up ..... i still dont know what it means and if you guys could help i would be happier..

Jessie

 

[HumbleBee]

Hugs Jessie!

Your dream seems to show your lil sis is experiencing the same turmoil of emotions (maze) about the chaotic world that you did and that she needs more peace...more of Jesus! A woman in a dream could symbolize the compassion of Christ. A woman could also represent wisdom, as Proverbs likens wisdom to be female, even a sister. Just as you been comforted by your Lord...knowing He is Sovereign and Supreme over all that happens...share that same winsome knowledge with your sister. Trust Jesus to care greatly for you both! Keep running to Him and shining for Him!

Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

 

[HumbleBee]

By Betty Heimbach
bettyjay@...

December 4, 2005

While praying for someone that I had been on the phone with, the Lord began to speak to me through images. I saw her with several little dogs nipping at her feet and ankles. They were biting her pants legs and pulling - trying to get her to go in another direction. They were so noisy she couldn't hear the people who were knocking on her door, or the person calling her from another room.

Then I could see the dog's collars. They had nametags on the collars. I could read some of the tags, one was "Distraction", another was "Relationships", and another was "Anger". One I could read part of looked like "Resentment" and another that I couldn't see all the letters seemed to be "Rejection". Some I could not read at all because of the angle of the tag the name wasn't visible. The leader was "Distraction". He made the most noise and did the most tugging at her pant legs.

The Holy Spirit revealed that she is representative of many in the body of Christ today who are being harassed by the enemy. then He spoke this prophetic word to me for her - and the rest of us.

"I called you and anointed you for My purposes. But the enemy has sent Distraction and his co-workers to keep you from moving on in My plan. He has all these problems nipping at you to keep you so distracted that you are focused on trying to quiet the dogs, trying to get them off your feet and away from you – to be free of them – rather than being focused on Me.

"I send people to your door to receive from you of the gifts I have deposited in you. But the enemy keeps sending these "dogs" to you, day after day, they come back to torment you and cause you to lose your focus. One of their goals is to prevent you from hearing those I've sent to you.

"But you have authority over these pesky animals. You are the head – not the tail. You speak My truth in the power of My name and send these tormenters running – chasing their own tails instead of your feet! They have no real power over you their weapons are their noise – to draw your focus away from Me – and the fear and impatience that comes with dealing with them over and
over.

"But don't be mistaken about who they are. Don't accept them as harmless pets. Regardless of how harmless they may look - they are dangerous. They are out to get you. Their aim is to distract you, to take your focus and then to trip you and trap you, to cause you to stumble and fall. Be aware they are not cute, cuddly or lovable little pets. They will not comfort you or be your friend. They are snarling, yapping, and harassing foes. Beware.

"Refocus on Me. Set you eyes on Me and My chosen path – and keep moving. Set your face like flint to follow Me no matter what comes your way. I'm calling you to walk closely with Me.

"Some of these pests you will have to violently kick aside. Use My Word in authority and command them to stop harassing you – command them to leave you. Some you can ignore as though they were not even there – just keep walking. Keep moving ahead with no regard for their noise or their nipping and tugging. Keep My Word on your lips and uppermost in your mind - not the dogs. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and they will begin to fall back as you move forward with Me. Then you will be able to move on unhindered in My plan and purpose.

"Invite My presence in every time they come nipping and barking. They cannot tolerate My presence – they will leave. No longer allow them to draw your focus from Me. Keep your eyes and ears attuned to Me and My voice and move on into your destiny.


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[HumbleBee]

by Susan Cummings
12-03-05

These are days of realignments and of reassignments. For I am realigning you in your thinking and in your understandings. Unless you change your thinking and come into agreement with My Word and My Spirit, then you cannot walk in the full Unity of My Spirit and of My Purposes.

All things are measured, weighed, and illuminated by My Word. Therefore, come aside and learn of Me, and allow Me to establish My Mind and Word within yours. My thoughts are not your thoughts, and you must be renewed in the Spirit of your Mind.

Unless you allow the Truth to bring the revelation of My Word, your thinking will stay in dead works. It is the washing of the Water of My Word that cleanses all unprofitanle, unclean, and sinful things from your souls, and it removes all dead spiritual debris from your minds, and then the illumination of My Word can begin to ignite that Word and bring clarity, understanding, and wisdom to you. Walk in the Light of My Word and allow it to establish you in all of your ways.

The assignments that I am bringing you into demand change. Unless you change, then you cannot grasp the things that you must allow to be formed within you. I am bringing understanding to those who seek after it as a treasure and a great precious possession. You must be lovers of the Truth, to walk in My Power. For the Word comes forth in Power only when those who are formed, forged, and fashioned by it, allow it to do it's work within them, and then they become that Truth. When that Truth is formed within, then you can walk in it's Light, and the authority of that Word.

You must embrace Me fully. You must change, and come to Me, and begin to reverence My Word above all else. If you have anything set before you other than Me, then I cannot bring you change, for I must be your sole Source and Lord. Take down all that hinders you, and throw aside those things that keep you from spending time with Me. Give me your undivided attention. Take heed to what you give your attention to, for what gets your attention, will also obtain a place in your hearts and minds if it is not properly discerned and given no root within you.

Heavenly assignments now are coming forth to those who have positioned themselves before Me, and to those who have been forged and made ready. Prepare your minds for action, for great change and challenges. For the times demand focus and also determination to remain on task. For subtle distractions will come to allure those who walk with Me from their courses, and you must remain diligent and fight the good fight of faith. I have told you the change was here, so now you are to receive. This is a time of equipping but also of positioning and functioning. Trust Me, and step forth when I say to.

Do not judge things by the outward appearances, or the season that is being portrayed in the natural, for you are not to walk after the natural anymore, but by the Spirit. You are led by Me, and are not limited by time and men, but by My Hand. Walk forward, and lean not to your own understanding, but grasp what is My Will, and be not moved. You have spoken before, now it is time to stand anew, and see what will now flow out of you. For I have increased within you, and now we both will flow together as I have shown you.

Get ready for action, and for divine cooperation, for you must stay aligned with Me.

Greater separation will now come, as those who agree with My Word will now be separated with those who compromise My Word. There will be no mixing anymore, but firm stances will be taken. Men will choose to walk in Light or darkness. There will be no fellowship with darkness. For I search the inward parts of men, and know what's within. Judge not by outward appearances, but judge by My Spirit. I will show you the Truth. For I know every heart.

This is an hour of alignment and of assignment. It is a time of positioning and of functioning. You know what to do, now prepare to walk in it.


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[c1ners]

Rapture Dream:

A couple years ago I had a dream about Christ's return. In my dream the sky was dark and it was storming really bad. Really wierd things started happening. The moon was red, and the earth kept opening up like an earthquake and swallowing up people. People were running around crazy. Some people were just disappearing into the sky. My youngest daughter and I kept trying to keep people calm by telling them that it was Jesus returning, but still they were scared. It seemed that once they accepted Jesus they disappeared. My youngest daughter finally disappeared and my oldest daughter came running up to me crying in terror. I tried explaining to her what was happening, but she was too afraid to accept it. Finally after a while of begging her to accept the fact that Jesus was returning, she did, and she also disappeared into the sky. Than it was my turn. I remember a great cloud, and a peacefulness that I've never had before. I saw this big beautiful golden arch. Here comes the silly part. I must have been hungry in my sleep, because after seeing the golden arch I started dreaming of frenchfries and milkshakes. I woke up laughing, and had to get something to eat.

 

[HumbleBee]

From Jane Larsen

I had a vision of 2 fields. One was hot and dry with old, dead, long, sun scorched grass. The other was lush green with green shady trees. I could feel the softness of the grass, the gentle breeze. As I waited the Lord gave me this:

Listen. I know that you have felt like this dry and sun scorched land. There has been a long season of drought, of pain, of heat and trials that have emptied you and left you crushed, feeling broken and alone. Again, you have felt as if this was to be your home, this dry and arid place that has no shade, no where to rest your weary head. The heat has almost blinded you and you have been unable to take one more step.

See. The oasis has always been next to the dry place. Always, it has been there, watered by my hand, tended by me. Sometimes your walk will take you to different places. High places, hot and dry places, places that are plagued by pain and struggles, but these places are changing and moulding you, they are strengthening and preparing you. Could you enjoy the watered valley if you had not stood in the sun drenched wilderness? Could you stand in times of trial if you had not been prepared? Could you sense trouble if you always lived sheltered in the gentle hill lands?

You are a fighter, a mighty warrior, that has braved the heat, that has stood through the trials, that has held on no matter what season you were plunged in. These things...they last but a moment, and when you step over in the place of peace and abundance, the hard places will be a memory, a memory of a training ground that you conquered.

Remember I am the beginning and the end. I see you through, I lift you up on the wings of eagles so you will SOAR above all these circumstances. I promised you Yes, I promised you Amen, I promised to open the door when you knocked, to give when you ask, to deliver from anything that tried to distract you, tempt you, call you. You have not wondered off the path, you have been led through the desert, sustained in the heat and you have conquered.

Square your shoulders and shake off the dust of this place for you will be here no more. Now is the time of the valley softness. Now is the time of the cool breeze and restoration. Restoration of all that was lost. Both small and large. Nothing, no nothing is too hard for me, who owns the cattle on a thousand hills and who walks the places no one has seen, who watches and works all things for good as you rest, as you sleep. Always here, I am here.

 

[Lycana]

Wow! That was awesome Humblebee! What a wonderful message from God.

 

[HumbleBee]

Given to Lillis Boyer

I was on the floor praying when suddenly I saw in front of me a beautiful turquoise/emerald pool. It was beautiful and its waters beckoned me. The Lord told me I needed to take a dip in this pool! He told me that there were many things in my life that He had forgiven me for, but I had not forgiven myself for. He told me that this unforgiveness had paralyzed my walk and faith. He told me that Sheep Pool, in John chapter 5, was a 'type' of this heavenly pool. According to the story, once a year an angel would come down and stir up the waters, and whoever was first to get in the water would receive healing. But there was one man who was lame, and had no one to put him in the waters. God told me that just like this man was paralyzed and couldn't move, so there were many in His church whose walks and faith were 'paralyzed' by unforgiveness, both towards others and themselves.

I crawled expectantly toward the waters of this pool, and as I did I could feel the warmth and steam coming from its surface. It was truly like a heavenly hot tub! As I plunged into the vibrantly colored waters, I felt a strong current, like a suction, coming from deep down somewhere under the waters. The Spirit spoke to me and said that the current I felt was coming straight from the Lord's heart, and it was His tender and holy forgiveness. As I lay there face down, I felt like His heart had magnetized my heart to His. My heart felt like it was literally 'glued' to His, and the two beat as one. Oh how sweet this feeling was...I wanted to stay there forever! Suddenly I saw a pure white foamy vapor arising around me, like a cloud. Instantly my spirit knew what this was...HOLINESS. The Spirit spoke to me and said ONLY MY HOLINESS CAN CLEANSE YOU FROM SELF-UNFORGIVENESS...FOR TRUE HOLINESS HAS TO FORGIVE!

Oh how I was undone! I began to weep, just to think that HIS holiness would be the very thing that could cleanse ME...a sinner, yet redeemed by the cleansing blood of Christ, through which His holiness and purity is manifest. God spoke to me and said DAILY come to Him, and let this pool of tender holy forgiveness cleanse me daily! And most of all to continue to allow my heart be locked and intertwined with His!

 

[GodsJewel]

I had a dream about thousands of African kids (don't remember seeing any girls in that group) being trained by men to do vicious things to people. Like kill them at a moments notice or torture people. A lot of them was running from the basement of a big house that could've been two stories and up a slight hill like into an area that was grassy, hilly in some areas, and several trees. It was also some dark brown, dirty water in certain parts. When people saw them coming they would try to run for their lives and hide. Some of the trained kids was looking for something called a marsala( not sure how to spell it and could've been a made up word in my dream) but it was a pile of a dirt with a bed of flowers on top of it. They used it to use the restroom on.

 

[HumbleBee]

Whoa God'sJewel!

Am almost certain your dream is literal and could be happening somewhere in Africa! Innocent children being corrupted by evil terrorists groups! Your dream is a Divine Call to intercede for these children!


Dear Lord! We ascribe greatness to You Most High God! You the Almighty are Sovereign and Supreme, reigning high above all principalities and powers! You see the atrocities being taught to these children, as are You aware of the evils perpetrated against countless children, women, and families in Africa! Jesus! Deliver Your African People and send Your Consuming Fire to judge the wicked! Please distinguish between the righteous and the wicked! Speedily dispatch Your ministering angels to help save these children and raise them up for Your army of righteousness! Bring Your great love and healing to Your grievously wounded African People! May the world stand in astonishment as You Lord of lords and King of kings work Your glorious wonders all throughout Africa!

In Your mighty Name above all names Jesus Christ of Nazareth! AMEN!

 

[GodsJewel]

Amen. Thank you for the powerful prayer.

 

[HumbleBee]

This from Yolanda Ballard...

I had a dream last night that many people were in a refuge type of place from the actions of war going on outside but there were many within the walls who had weapons of warfare upon them like grenades and they were threatening one another and people were becoming uptight even though they were in a place that was set aside for safety for them. When I woke up, the thought came to be that the people were antagonistic among themselves.

Antagonism - the state of being opposed or hostile to another or to each other; opposition or hostility. An opposing force, principle, etc; specifically, a mutually opposing action that can take place between organisms, muscles, drugs, etc. Enmity

Antagonist - a person who opposes or competes with another; adversary; opponent; a muscle, drug, etc. that acts in opposition to or counteracts another. Opponent

antagonistic - showing antagonism; acting in opposition

antagonize - to struggle against, to oppose or counteract, to incur the dislike of; make an enemy of

Do not become involved in antagonism from those in opposition to the Truth. Do not defend yourself. Let them talk and the Lord will vindicate you.

I will win them over by the love that will flow through you. For I am doing a mighty work within My body and those who are truly sensitive to My call will blind the enemy’s tactics by the love and glory that I will pour out through you. For these people who are opposing you are truly hurting within themselves and desperately need My love. They are trying to build themselves up by tearing down My own people.

Kristi added these verses...

Matthew 5:9-12 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Ephesians 4:1-6 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Colossians 3:12-17 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Romans 12:17-18 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

Philippians 4:4-8 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (Read this means to be quick to forgive and impart blessings!)

1 Peter 2:19-24 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: “Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth”; who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.

1 Peter 3:8-9 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

Luke 2:10-14 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"

Throughout this coming New Year, resolve that the surpassing peace of CHRISTmas be the melodic refrain reigning in your hearts and relationships!

 

[Lycana]

Wow, that was beautiful! Thanks

 

[HumbleBee]

By Bob Sorge

It's the secret place that lights our fire, that sets us burning. I'm talking about a white-hot fiery zeal for the face of Jesus and for the concerns of His kingdom. Jesus came to kindle a fire on earth (Luke 12:49) by which He intended to set us ablaze with His own fiery passions and desires.

To maintain its intensity, this fire must be constantly stoked by the intimate passions of the secret place. You are destined for fire. You will burn for all eternity--the only question is where. The longing of your breast is to be a living flame, ignited with the exhilaration of beholding His beauty, worshiping Him with uninhibited abandon, and deployed into the world with self-controlled, calculated zeal that does not love its own life even unto the death.

You have something to live for because you have something to die for. You long to be a firebrand of holiness, which is why you'll never be satisfied with status quo Christianity. God's word is a fire (Jeremiah 23:29), and His presence is totally engulfed in fire (Ezekiel 1:4, 27; Daniel 7:9).

When you approach God, you are drawing near to the great blazing inferno of the ages. To be set on fire, you must get close to God. When you feel cold, distant, and "out of it" spiritually, it's time to retreat to the closet, place yourself before the fireplace of His Word, and allow the intensity of His face to restore your fervency.

The secret to staying ablaze for Jesus is not in responding to altar calls (as good as they are); it's not in having someone lay hands on you and pray for you (as valid as that is); it's not in listening to a good teaching tape or the latest worship CD; the only source for staying white-hot is in devoting yourself consistently to the place-of-the-shut door. It's the place where "the spirit of burning" (Isaiah 4:4) ignites your soul as you gaze upon His glory with an unveiled face (2 Corinthians 3:18).

Do you desire a greater compulsion for the secret place? Invite the Burning One, the Holy Spirit, to ignite the eternal flame of His fiery jealousy in your life. The Scripture says, "The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously" (James 4:5).

The agenda of this yearning jealousy is that Christ's bride might be set ablaze with an exclusive and fiery passion for her Beloved. You can pray nothing more dangerously sublime than to say, "Holy Spirit, let Your burning jealously have its consuming way in my life, until every competing affection and false god is completely burned away and until one raging, all-consuming passion fills my entire being--love for the altogether Lovely One, the Man Christ Jesus!" The book of Revelation describes the Holy Spirit in this way: "Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God" (Revelation 4:5). I have asked the Lord that the same might be said of me, that I might be described as " burning before the throne!"

As a man who longs to burn for God, I have looked at Proverbs 6:27-28 differently from the typical approach. Primarily those verses are describing the harmful effects of adultery, but its secondary application is actually descriptive of the secret place with God: Can a man take fire to his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be seared? (Proverbs 6:27-28). When you draw close to the fire of God's word, you are actually taking the fire into your bosom--and the leprous, filthy clothes of your old life are being burned away. As you step into the fiery presence of His secret place, you are walking on hot coals--and your feet are being seared to walk in the way of holiness and righteousness and obedience. The answer to these questions is, "No! Take the fire of God into your being and everything about your life will be different!" It's impossible to embrace this living fire and not be changed!

Oh Lord, I pull Your fire to my bosom with fearful delight. John the Baptist was a man who burned for God! God took John into the wilderness in order to kindle a heavenly fire within him. When he was finally released into ministry, he was a living flame. Notice that in the following verses thrice Jesus asked, "What did you go out to see?" As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet" (Matthew 11:7-9). Jesus testified that the people didn't go to John primarily to hear something, but to see something. Jesus described John as "the burning and shining lamp" (John 5:35). John was a man set on fire from heaven, a man who incubated his love for God through a steadfast commitment to the solitude in the secret place, and thus became a shining lamp for the entire nation to behold. The people came from all over to see this fire. People are always attracted to a great fire.

Do something dangerous. Get alone with God! His "consuming fire" will burn away all from your life, until all that's left is love itself. This is our God, "Who makes...His ministers a flame of fire" (Hebrews 1:7). He'll make you one, too, if you'll let Him.

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Excerpted from Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge. Published by Oasis House. www.oasishouse.net

 

[HumbleBee]

By Lillis Boyer
www.lillisboyer.com

(God has been taking me on tours of His heavenly garden. Very soon I will start recording a CD where I will attempt to set these visions to music)

VISION OF THE TREE OF COMFORT AND COMPASSION

As I was basking in His sweet presence, I was suddenly aware of someone embracing me. The arms were not human, but they were more like translucent white 'wings'. It felt like they not only embraced my body but my entire being, inside and out. The Lord told me that this was the COMFORTER embracing me.

Suddenly I found myself in His heavenly garden. In front of me I could see a low tree or shrub, and it was loaded with giant blossoms of a buttery yellow color. The Lord told me that this was the tree of His comfort and compassion In between the flowers were an oval shaped 'fruit' The fruit was a lemon color, and was covered with a white fuzzy substance. The Lord told me that the flowers were flowers of His comfort, and the fruit was the fruit of His compassion.

God instructed me to stretch forth my hand and pick one of the fruits. Ohhhhh how soft this fruit was. It was softer than cotton, softer than the fur of a kitten. Instinctively I 'cuddled' this fruit over my heart. Instantly I felt Him say 'KNOW AND EXPERIENCE MY COMPASSION'. I cradled this fruit for a long time, and I could feel His compassion flowing, healing, soothing my heart. Then He instructed me to take a bite of this fruit. I squeezed it. It was soft, spongy, almost like a soft pastry. And oh the taste! It was sweet, and very delicate. He told me that comfort is the 'fruit' of compassion, and when compassion is fully mature it yields comfort. He also said that too many of His children are weak, impotent, lacking the strength of a warrior because they do not partake of His comfort daily. For until we are one with Him in eternity, our spirits grieve, and we need to daily let His COMFORTER comfort and strengthen us.

The shape of these flowers were a cross between a LARGE goblet and a magnolia blossom. The Lord instructed me to reach out and grasp one of these flowers. As soon as I touched it, it was as if magnitized to my hand. I couldn't let go of this flower, nor did I want to!! I could feel a warm strength flowing into my hands. The flower was like a giant bowl, yet there were wing like petals gently overlaying the 'bowl' shaped blossom. I could nearly put my entire face inside the center of this flower! As I did suddenly I could smell the fragrance of this flower. It did not resemble any fragrance on earth that I had experienced, but I can say it was clean, refreshing, warm and intoxicating. The Lord instructed me to spend a few minutes breathing it in, letting it 'soothe' my emotions. It was very healing.

I then proceeded to touch the inside of this flower. The inside of this flower was very smooth and soft. As my finger traced the contours of this goblet blossom sweet music came forth. In the center was a beautiful crystal like stamen. I cannot accurately describe the color of this stamen because it was unlike any color I had ever seen on earth. I could only see traces of violet, coral and pink in this heavenly color. But oh this stamen, it was pulsating with life! With every pulse there was not only gloriously sweet music that came forth but also a sweet liquid. It was as if the music was an announcement, a declaration that His sweeetness was coming forth! And as this liquid multiplied it formed into the fruit of compassion I described above.

The Lord then told me to stand up and dance around, holding a compassion flower in each hand. I held them high above my head, and each of them emitted a soft golden glow. As I danced my arms felt infused with strength. It was as if these flowers of comfort were Divine weights, infusing my being with Divine strength and joy!! Then as my dance became more and more exuberant, the Lord told me to release these flowers into the air. As I did they flew! It was as if they were dancing, flying doves (though they didn't exactly look like an earthly dove). They hovered above me as I danced in the garden, as if they were guarding, protecting me, yet they were joining in the dance with me. And when I put my hands out they would return, and 'land' on my hands, if I beckoned them to.

The Spirit spoke. My compassion, My comfort is not a sad thing. It is sweetness and strength to your soul, to your emotions, to your very being. It's healing. It's My sweetness giving you life sustaining courage and energy, vibrancy. There is no shame in asking for My comfort DAILY. My comfort is not man's comfort. It goes beyond kind words and gestures, even warm and consoling embraces. As you partake daily of MY compassion and comfort no disease can reign or prosper in your human body. And just like when you released the flowers of comfort and they took to flight, so you MUST daily release My comfort to the world. For only My comfort brings true joy! Only MY comfort brings release to the captives, and brings healing to the lame, and causes them to leap and dance like a hart! And MY Joy is your strength!

 

[HumbleBee]

Given to Lillis Boyer!

I saw a vision of many male lions sleeping.These male lions represent men who have call of intercession on their lives. They had fallen asleep, for many reasons, including fear, apathy, and discouragement. But I saw them stirring. The Lord was awakening them, calling them forth. I saw the Lord releasing and awakening these male lions all over the earth, in every community, city or village, no matter how remote.

I saw God setting these male lions as watchmen for their cities, jobs, even countries. They were lifting up their voices, and discovering a supernatural ability to pray they didn’t know they had; it was the ROAR of the Lord! God was supernaturally joining them to other men in their communities, and together they were lifting up their voices, a corporate ROAR! This corporate roar was shaking the earth, and toppling strongholds of the enemy.

I saw them forming ‘packs’ and invading villages, towns and communities. Like blood-thirsty lions in the natural these lions were being spurred on by the fervor of the love of Christ, and were drawn to the scent of HIS BLOOD; the blood of the Lamb! I saw them running, jumping, and lunging upon their prey, all the works of darkness. They would encircle camps of the enemy, and strategize their ‘hunt’ as a unit. God was supernaturally directing these lion hunters. I saw their huge, ferocious teeth tear and rip to shred demons and rulers of darkness. They would lift up their voices and roar in victory! Oh what a hunger these lions had. Hunger for His righteous, justice and truth!

Not all of the sounds these male lions were making were roars of victory though. I also saw them lift up their voices in the most horrifying, gut-wrenching cry. This cry is hard to describe in the natural. I can only describe this as a combination between a cry of lament, a howl and a roar, all at the same time. These lions were weeping in anguish over the lost souls of the earth. They were going from house to house, and awakening sleeping male lions. In these homes, however, they were also finding many male lions, fathers, husbands, who were covered with wounds. God was directing the strong lions to lick and tend to the wounds of these wounded, frail lions, and nurse them back to health. In many cases the strong male lions would even remain in the home of the weak lion, and guard his mate and children from the enemy. For a season, he would become a ‘surrogate’ father and protector of the household.

God was giving these male lion intercessors great speed and agility in the spirit. I saw them leaping and bounding great distances, from one high place to the next. There were large groups of them standing on high mountains. In unity they were together lifting up their roars in ear-splitting and earth-shattering roars. This unified roaring was shaking the earth, and even government officials could hear it, saying ‘WHAT IS THAT SOUND?’

The Lord said this releasing, and awakening of the male lions is essential to the release of God’s end-time glory on the earth.

 

[HumbleBee]

Given to Colin Phillips

Over the last few months it has been a particularly “quiet” time for me in the sense of hearing from God. Prophetic vision, wisdom insights etc have been few and far between. I believe, like in the Song of Songs, that the Lord seems to distance himself from us at times, and in most cases and certainly mine, He calls, encouraging us to pursue Him to a greater degree of intimacy.


I have been teaching and acting upon the priority for my life, to seek greater levels and times of intimacy with God, simply being in His presence, listening, loving and being loved. It is a time of change and a process of learning for me that is not without its battles and struggles, but a time of increasing wonder and desire.



In a time of sitting with Him last night, at a church prayer meeting not a private time, God spoke to me through a vision, as he so often does, which I am released to share. It was a corporate time and this simple vision was meant to be a corporate encouragement to the body to edify the saints.



As I have said, it was a very short and simple experience that spoke a simple truth and reinforced God’s commandment to us as a body.



I was with 7 other people, a family of 5 and 2 individuals. The significance of that aspect I am unsure about, symbolic of the church perhaps. As a group we turned up at God’s place, knocked on the door politely and were soon ushered in to His presence. It was not in this instance a formal occasion but a joyous time as we sat down at his table and enjoyed a meal with Him. Conversation flowed freely as did the jokes and the laughter. It was like a casual dinner with good friends with the warm feeling of sweet friendship that we have at those times, only much richer and more wonderful.



At the end of the meal, finding a rare lull in the humorous banter I sat back with a feeling of contentment as one does following a satisfying meal, and asked “Well, what shall we do now?”



“Let’s go fishing!” came the reply from our host.



With that, we all stood and were each supplied with a fishing rod. In single file we marched out of the house and over a grassy hill, each with a fishing rod slung over our shoulder. The remarkable thing about this scene was, that we had not waved goodbye to the Lord in order to go fishing. He came too, in fact He led the way. Thus endeth my visioneth.



I learnt from that that times in God’s presence are meant to be for fellowship with Him and we are meant to enjoy His presence as He enjoys our company. The response of spending time with Him is to witness for Him. Fishing for souls will always be, in this life at least, the response to having spent time with Christ. It is natural and enjoyable and the best part, the Lord goes fishing with you.



God bless you as you feast at His table, then learn how to fish.

 

[HumbleBee]

A fitting follow up to the previous message...

Bobby Conner
2002-03-13


FISHING IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM!
Snuggled deep beneath a warm comforter, I am sound asleep in my bed in Moravian Falls, North Carolina. The covers are pulled tight around my shoulders because of a sudden cold snap as the first prophetic event begins to unfold.

I was awakened by the sensation that the covers were being pulled away from my shoulders. Half asleep, my first impression was that my wife was trying to rearrange the covers. However, she lay quietly sleeping by my side. Quickly I turned to the other side of the bed, and it was at this point that the Lord spoke to me in a very firm yet gentle voice, "Get up! It is time to go fishing!"

STANDING IN THE STORM
The time was exactly 2:22 A.M. In this prophetic experience I was transported by the Spirit of the Lord from the comforts of my bed to an enormously large body of water.

Standing at the edge of this massive sea, the sky was awfully dark. The clouds were violently turbulent and the winds were swirling and blowing incredibly strong. Lightning flashed across the darkened sky and illuminated the storm-tossed sea. This was clearly not a tranquil, peaceful, serene setting but rather unsettled, troubled waters.

The waters were extremely stirred, with waves mounting high with white caps and foam. The raging wind caused the rain to sting against my face. As the lightning flashed and the thunder was crashing, the sound rolling across the waves seemed to be amplified. I shivered as the wind drove the rain deep into my clothes. It was one of the most tempestuous times I've ever experienced, but I could feel that this storm was more than just a natural storm. I could not explain it, but I could sense that this was a very unnatural disturbance I was
beholding.

MEAT FOR THE MASTER
Standing at my side, the Lord said, "I am hungry! You are to catch supper." Intensely, He was steadfastly gazing over the troubled waters. I knew He was expecting me to catch some fish, but I was thinking how hard it would be to fish in such a violent storm. It was difficult for me to even stand in the strong gusts of wind. Although I did not voice my thoughts out loud, He reassuringly said to
me, "This is the best time for fishing. Fish are more easily caught at this time."

A PLACE OF PERFECT PEACE
Then I looked more closely at Him and noticed that His hair was not being blown about by the wind. Neither were his clothes wet and flopping wildly in the wind, as mine were. Christ, knowing that I was now observing Him, said, "Come closer to ME."

As I moved ever closer to Him, the winds became calmer. When I came near to His side, there was a place of perfect peace and protection from the storm. He smiled, saying in a most comforting tone, "Yes! I am still the PRINCE OF PEACE."

Even though the situation with the wind and weather had not changed, there was a quiet, calm confidence in the Lord's presence. I wondered why I didn't come closer sooner. Looking deep into my eyes, I knew that He was expecting more from me than just standing by. I could sense that He expected me to get busy obeying His command.

THE HEART OF THE LORD
I was extremely ill-prepared to fish, so I said to Him, "I don't have anything to fish with...I don't have any bait."

He said, "You still don't understand. I AM the bait." He then slowly placed His right hand over His heart. Holding it there a moment, He extended His hand out from His bosom. I was not prepared for what I saw. There in His hand was a part of HIS HEART, and it was the deepest crimson red, almost purple. He placed it in my hand.

I was overwhelmed with the immense worth and value of just a tiny piece of HIS HEART. I could feel its eternal worth and value, and I knew at that moment that what I had in my hand was most precious. The statement of 1 Peter 1:18-19 filled my heart:

Forasmuch as you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible
things, as silver and gold, from your vain lifestyle but with the
precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without
spot.

Truly God gave His very best to ransom and redeem fallen mankind. Christ Jesus is the ETERNAL LAMB without blemish or spot. He is the sinless perfect sacrifice. Words cannot express the worth of one single drop of the precious blood of the Lamb.

I could not think of casting this portion of His heart into the dark, troubled waters that were raging and roaring at my feet. Yet He instructed me, saying, "Cast this upon the water."

Now I was openly weeping, saying, "No, Lord, no! This is far too precious to cast away."

He said, "What you feel is right. Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy!" He filled my heart with the promise of Psalm 126:4-5: "Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."

I looked at the part of the Lord's heart in my hand, and it now appeared to be a very bright orange, almost illuminated or glowing. He said, "Cast it out upon the water."

This portion of the Lord's heart was attached to His heart through my hand by a very thin, yet bright, scarlet line. I knew that I was to throw this as far as I could, with all my might.

THE HUGE SILVER FISH
I released it into the air. Because of its bright orange glow, I could see it clearly as it flew through the gusting wind. At the instant it came in contact with the water, an extraordinarily large shiny silver fish leaped out of the water, taking the object in its mouth. This was a magnificent, brilliant, beautiful fish, and the
lightning flashed against its shiny silver body. There was no fight or pulling against the line in my hand, but this enormous fish quickly swam to the shore at our feet.

This huge fish was extremely beautiful—solid silver. However, as I looked closely at the fish it appeared almost transparent. You couldsee into the fish, and it was filled with untold numbers of smaller precious fish.

I gazed into the face of Christ Jesus, and His face was radiating the most satisfying, pleasant, joyous smile. He spoke with great compassion saying, "For this cause I came into the world: the seeking and saving of lost mankind. This is the reason I've established my church on the earth—to reach mankind with MY HEART."

THE MULTIPLYING FISH
He questioned me, asking, "Do you know how big this fish is?"

I somehow knew this was a 55-pound fish. I said, "Yes, it weights 55 pounds."

"Yes," He replied, "but it is 55 X 55." At these words, the fish would multiply in size each time it was touched.

THE MASTER'S MEAT
He said, "Pick up the fish and place it into MY HANDS." When I placed the fish into His hands, Christ placed the fish into His heart, saying, "This is the meat I have to eat of."

I was thrilled and sad at the same moment—thrilled because of the immense pleasure the Lord was having, yet sad at the thought that I didn't have any more of the "special bait." Knowing my every thought, He said, "You will always have MY HEART from MY HAND if you will come to Me. The more you give away, the more you receive."

Words could not describe the contentment I felt as I stood on these shores with Christ. I could see, without a doubt, that bringing people to Christ is the highest calling one could ever undertake. Nothing we do will bring more pleasure to Christ than presenting to HIM the souls for which He died. These are the most brilliant crowns that we will one day lay at His feet.

Now is harvest time! Only as we follow Christ can He make us to become true "fishers of men"! This is the greatest task one could ever give himself to.

Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.

Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.

Isaiah 53:3-5 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered Him stricken by God, smitten by Him, and afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.

Matthew 4:19-20 And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed Him.

Matthew 9:36-38 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest.