THERE'S REVIVAL IN THE STORMS

Dear Friends, 

As I encountered the Father in prayer this week, I felt His desire to encourage those who are facing storms of opposition. 

I believe many people are walking through difficult situations where things seem intentionally set against them. These difficult situations may feel confusing or even unalterable; they do not seem like something God would do! 

Yet I hear the Father saying that there is a purpose behind the adversity. There's revival in the storms! As your heart remains guarded and trusting in Him, this opposition will strengthen parts of you that are weaker so that you are not hindered in the future. 
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FIRES OF REVIVAL 

In this encounter, I saw the Father holding a Bible in front of His heart, and I heard Him say, “Stay close to the fire!” 

I sensed a strong call to return to the fiery heart of the Father through His Word right now. He is looking for those whose hearts are committed to Him in deeper ways than before; who are not willing to settle with what they know of Him already. 

The revealed Word of God is an open gateway into the Father’s heart. Those who accept His invitation to go deeper will receive the greater faith and strength needed to combat  increasing storms. Yet it is more than that: the Father desires to use even incredible opposition to ignite FIRES OF REVIVAL.

There are TIMELY, INSPIRED words God is releasing right now that are meant to STRENGTHEN you. There are words of LIFE God wants to breathe into your spirit so that you can stand against all that opposes your advancement in Him. 

There is also HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE that you will need to navigate new relationships and situations you have not encountered before. These things are part of your holy inheritance as a saint - yet they are also essential for what you are facing right now.  

The Father’s words represent not only the life-giving WIND of His breath but also the FIRE of His heart. Those who devote time to studying His Word will find overcoming FIRES OF REVIVAL breaking out in them that cannot be quenched!  


JUDGMENT AND REVIVAL

As I meditated on this vision, the Father reminded me of a word He’d spoken about revival two years ago. In this prior word, He said: 

“Power will be poured out, ‘religious’ captives set free, and the mercenaries who have exploited My people will fall. Judgment and revival will happen simultaneously. At times, there will seem to be such “chaos” that it feels confusing to you. 

“Remember that I am Lord over all, and this - in My sovereignty - is organized chaos. Let the chips fall where they may. Do not be surprised when revival seems to have a ‘cutting edge’ to it, for it will be Me doing the cutting while you receive the benefits!” 

Although things around us are being shaken, what is happening in our hearts will always be much more important to the Father than what is happening externally. To partner with darkness or unbelief is to miss out on the beauty and majesty of what God is about to do! 

To counter these shakings, the Father is underscoring the importance of FAITH, which comes from the Word and sets the heart on a better course: 

“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with POWER through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts THROUGH FAITH.” (Ephesians 3:16-17, NIV)

I also heard the Lord saying to be careful: MANY VOICES are vying for attention and MANY CLAIMS are being laid upon the heart. 

Only ONE claim is valid, and that is the Father’s claim. Do not allow the enemy to darken your understanding or separate you from the life of God! 

Paul’s words to the Ephesians reinforce this idea: 

“So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are DARKENED IN THEIR UNDERSTANDING and SEPARATED FROM THE LIFE OF GOD because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts… that is not the way of life you learned…in Christ!” (Ephesians 4:17-20, NIV; emphasis mine) 

It’s essential not to be misled by excitement or emotion. Seeking guidance through the Spirit and the Word will bring light and clarity when the enemy sows chaos and confusion (Psalm 119:130).  


DIVINE LOCKDOWNS 

There is a window of time between now and Passover that is key for those desiring to partner with the Holy Spirit.  

For some who choose to seek God deeply and intentionally during this time, I see the Father LOCKING THE DOORS in places where you will meet with Him, shutting out all other voices and distractions so that your gaze can be entirely on Him and His Word.

For others, it is a time to be hidden away for a while, to allow divine cleansing and purging to take place.

As I watched this “divine lockdown” in the Spirit, I heard the Father say, “What you hear is precious; many desire to hear Me but do not.”

I saw that the things Father shares privately in these lockdowns will be messages carried publicly in times to come; messages that have immense value to Him and to the Kingdom. The time spent in study will also be multiplied back to those who invest in Him this way.

In these next significant weeks, do not throw away the gift of hearing granted to all believers in Christ! Your sensitive ears and focused gaze have the potential to protect you and bring revival to those around you.

Resolve to seek God and find revival even in the storm! 


PRAY THIS WITH ME: 

Father, thank you for the guidance of Your Holy Spirit and the power of Your Word! 

I pray that You will strengthen me with power through Your Spirit in my inner being, so that Christ dwells richly in my heart with STRONG faith. Help me to prioritize your Word above all, especially as storms rage around me. 

I resolve to be intentional in seeking You daily. I recommit myself to discovering Your heart through the open door of Your Word. If need be, lock me in and hide me away so that my gaze is entirely on You!

I pray You will open my spiritual senses to hear and perceive what You are saying, even in the noise of chaos and storm. Let my heart be revived and my life be lived to the praise of Your glory. 

Amen. 

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