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Time - that space between planting and harvesting, between promise and fulfillment. Living in a world where we are widely accustomed to instant gratification, the concept of having to wait can be frustrating. Yet if we understand the purpose and potential of these times, we can learn to cooperate with God and enjoy the journey. Many live with a sense of destiny and promise but struggle to see how it can be fulfilled in the light of their present circumstances. That can be a frustrating situation, especially when they see how God is already moving in the lives of others. It invites all sorts of questions: Why not me? I know God has called me to greater things, so why do I feel stuck where I am? What am I doing wrong? When will God fulfill the promises He gave me?

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"We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves."  Galileo Galilei

Humanity has tried to understand and to contain God with human reasoning – but He cannot be confined. Jesus is not just a historical figure or an important prophet – He is alive and His Spirit breathes and dwells in each one of us. Jesus died so that the fullness of God could live in a people. God gave us Free Will to choose to live for Him…and as Him. Imagine…the Lord expresses Himself through you and me! We are His voice on this earth.

http://www.identitynetwork.net/articles-?blogid=2093&view=post&articleid=133827&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

I think the majority of decent people who don't believe do so because they cannot "connect the dots." They believe in God but just can't imagine that He would speak to them and care about them in a personal way. They like and appreciate the hope that they stand a chance for Heaven and they don't want the drama and fear of doom all the time "to get them in." They don't want to be manipulated and can see through that a mile away. But MANY have never had anyone pray with...them in a personal way for a need, much less to give them the opportunity to have their own effective prayer life. You can't just say to a baby believer, "Here's the Bible, read it" and expect them to excel in spiritual things right away. It's not going to happen, except with a very few.

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In this time of great unrest, uncertainty and chaos in the earth, the Lord is raising up a great company of sons and daughters who exude His Peace and reflect His great Light, see: "Let there be Light!" The mandate given to this company is to: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make straight in the desert a highway for our God" (Isaiah 40:3).  Their job description is to see that: Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth (v. 4). As they accomplish this tremendous task they will receive the Glorious reward: "The glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken" (v. 5).

http://www.identitynetwork.net/articles-?blogid=2093&view=post&articleid=133730&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

In prayer, I recently saw a vast army of men and women, standing regal and confident, awaiting their marching orders. Yet they appeared more like kings, queens and priests than I anticipated. Their nobility was a badge of honor.  Their faces shined brightly, reflecting the very glory of God, filled with yearning as their hearts burned with a passion for more of Him.  Their countenance literally caused me to shudder and shake, because they carried the authority of heaven.  Every word they spoke was anointed and carried a holy presence that could not be denied.  This army stood on a battlefield, but without a single iota of fear in their demeanor. Among them were men, women and children — people from every nation and tongue — standing shoulder to shoulder, connected by brotherly love, dignity, and honor. 

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As many of you know, I was stricken with Chikungunya virus in May of 2014 while in Haiti, which made walking painful. The doctors told me it could take up to two years for my body to be totally healed. Although I was recovering well, growing stronger every day and praising my Healer, evidently with the two-year anniversary date approaching the Great Physician decided it was time to bring closure to the matter. While I was sitting in my study on February 4, 2016, I experienced a supernatural encounter with the Lord when He suddenly spoke to my spirit and said, "Take up your bed and walk." I felt like lightening from heaven was going through my body, even causing me to scream. The encounter with God lasted for several seconds, and was a powerful, life-changing experience.

http://www.identitynetwork.net/articles-?blogid=2093&view=post&articleid=133397&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The current election cycle in the US has been hotly contested among believers. It's been really surprising to see the soulish display of threats, accusations, and self-imposed ultimatums on Facebook and in the media. Spirit-filled people who are normally mature and wise have often responded in a very soulish way. Elections are important and we should be involved. However, the fragrance of Jesus shouldn't evaporate from our lives in the process. The vindictive, critical spirit from these sons of thunder misrepresents the spirit of wisdom and revelation of knowing Jesus.

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It felt like it came out of nowhere. I suddenly heard His voice resonate inside my spirit with perfect clarity. He said, "In June, your church will experience a financial breakthrough." I was filled with expectancy at the news. We were about three years past the 2007-2008 recession, but were still recovering as a church and getting our financial confidence back. June came, but instead of a financial breakthrough it seemed like we went in reverse! It ended up being a difficult summer financially. That breakthrough did finally arrive, but not until the fall of that year. What happened? Did I miss the voice of God?

http://www.identitynetwork.net/articles-?blogid=2093&view=post&articleid=133105&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

May is a time in which God is giving us an infusion of new hope. Over the past few months God has been blowing upon the dry bones of prophetic promises that were given to you in the past. These are things that have not come about or they started and then stopped. Things have been changing beneath the surface are now going to spring up with new life. Forgotten promises and prayers from the past are going to be answered. Be open to the answer to your prayers looking different than you may have originally envisioned.

http://www.identitynetwork.net/articles-?blogid=2093&view=post&articleid=133058&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Understanding the new creation reality is so vital to an overcoming Christian life. If you don't know who you really are, you can never experience the fullness of abundant life in Christ. We've heard it preached our entire Christian lives, "You are a new creation! Old things have passed away and all things have become new!" But do we really understand what this means? When we come to Christ, does God just make us better versions of ourselves? Or does something much more profound happen?