Small Straws
December 29, 2020: I am aware of a great spiritual battle at this time. It reminds me of the angel who had to fight the Prince of Persia before he could give a message to Daniel. Similarly, there is great darkness over the earth, and God is trying to speak to His people. The dark forces are preventing most people from hearing Him. Even the prophets who once heard God no longer hear. The Lord is calling us by His Spirit to break through the darkness and deception to hear Him. Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
December 28, 2020: I heard the words “hair trigger”, having to do with a firearm set to release at the slightest pressure. To those who tend to be volatile I heard the Lord’s warning to consider the negative outcome of going off half-cocked or without considering the outcome. You need to take time to cool off before you react to situations that seem to be threatening. Let My love overshadow your responses. 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
December 27, 2020: Surrender completely to Me. Only then will I bring you to a higher level where you can begin to see with spiritual precision. From that place your life will unfold step by step as I go before you to prepare the way for My purposes to not only be revealed but demonstrated in your life. Put your trust in Me. Isaiah 45:2 I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron.
December 26, 2020: Seek Me to establish peace in the very core of your being, and set your heart to be at peace with yourself and others. Peace is an empowering choice. It will take practice to perfect, but worth the effort as you release yourself from fear. Let peace be your new normal. You will be delighted with the result. Philippians 4:6-7 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.
December 25, 2020: When it is important to you to be treated well, you must examine how you treat others. Be done with pride and cruel criticism, and align yourself with My commandment to love one another. Change your view to always give the benefit of the doubt. Your judgment of other people will come back to you in kind. Matthew 7:2 “For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
December 24, 2020: Be quiet and still. Wait for Me and I will come to you and speak to your heart. I will reveal to you what you desire to know and understand. I will give wisdom and guidance. You will only hear Me when you set yourself apart from the noise and chaos of the world around you and seek. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
December 23, 2020: To those who feel trapped without the liberty to do as you please, consider that true freedom is that of soul and spirit. No one can keep you from free thought, feelings or desire. And no one can dictate your dreams, your dedication to Me or your worship in Spirit. Your internal work is your own without censorship. Rejoice in the power to be unhindered in the things that really matter. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.