FORWARD

This word "forward," I know brings memories to you.  You can almost hear those words, "Forward March," as your Bible School  teacher said this just before you started marching and singing "Onward Christian Soldiers marching as to war with the cross of Jesus going on before."

Now you have come to understand that I am the Lord of angel armies, and more than ever I want you to be marching as to war because there is a great battle going on the spirit realm.  Take heart, however, because I always will cause you to triumph as you trust in Me.

Do not weary of the war you are fighting through prayer.  Keep praying because I hear your praises,  songs of worship, and cries unto Me.  My angel armies are always ready to march with you.

HEBREWS 1:13-14

PATHWAY

Solomon wrote: "In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death."  Because you have chosen the way of righteousness, My promise to you is that you will never see death.

You made that choice to go the way of righteousness when you accepted Me as your Lord and Savoir.  I said that "I am the way, the truth and the life."  The transition from earth to heaven is just a continuation of My life within you.

John wrote: "And this is life eternal, that they might know You the only true God, and Jesus Christ, who You sent."  You are hid with Me in My Father's heart and so you will be for all eternity.  Knowing these truths should erase any fear you may have of physically dying.

PROVERBS 12:28; JOHN 14:6; 17:3

LAST

Many believe that you are experiencing the last days, and that the time of My return is near.  There are so many theories about when I will return.  I made it clear in My Word about those things that would occur before My return.

I spoke of nations rising against nations, famines, pestilences, earthquakes.  I called those times "the beginning of sorrows."  There is only one sign of My return, and it is that "this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations and then shall the end come."

You are a co-laborer in My harvest, and I challenge you today and every day to ask Me to anoint you with My Spirit so that you can be an effective laborer in this last great harvest.  When My Father's family is all gathered in, then I will return.  Look for opportunities daily to share My gospel with others.

MATTHEW 24:7-14

IF

I want you to understand the strategies of My enemy, Satan.  His first line of attack is put doubt and fear in your thoughts. He wants you to doubt who you are and then he tries to cause you to fear the future. If he is successful, you will be paralyzed with doubt and fear, and then you will be powerless to resist him.

Satan attacked me with the word, "if," when he tempted Me in the wilderness.  He said, "IF you you are the Son of God, command this stone that it be made into bread."  Then he showed me the kingdoms of this world and said I could have them "IF I would worship him."  Then he challenged Me to jump off the pinnacle of the temple by saying, "IF you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here. 

Beware when you hear the word, "IF," and make sure you ask the Holy Spirit where that "IF" thought originated.  You live in an age of seduction, but My Word and My Spirit will always give you the discernment you need if you ask for My help.

LUKE 4:3,7, 9 

COMPLETE

I want you to complete the race well.  My servant Paul compared his life to running a race.  His goal was to finish the race well. One of the crowns Paul received when he completed his race was the crown of righteousness.

I will present that crown to all those who seek first My Kingdom and My righteousness.  When you seek to add to My kingdom by sharing My good news with others, I jump with joy.  I promise that you will always have all you need in life to complete that commission.

I have also laid up a crown of righteousness for all those who love My appearing.  Yes, I will return, and this is why you need to always see My arms outstretched to receive you at the end of your race.  That good work that I have begun with you I will complete. Rejoice, rest in Me, and I will work through you both to will and to do of My good pleasure.  It is My good pleasure to give you the kingdom so that you can share My kingdom with others.

2 TIMOTHY 4:8

TOTAL

You can rejoice because I do not grade you on how well you are doing as you face different trials of your faith.  I do not keep score. I do not total all the times you have failed a test of your faith.  

I only allow your faith to be tested when I know that those tests will cause you to mature in your walk with Me. Trials will only strengthen your faith when you turn to Me (the living Word) and to My written Word.

Faith comes by hearing and hearing by My Word.  Everyone has trials, but many never grow in their faith in those trials because they fail to depend upon Me, My Holy Spirit, and My Word to help them.  If you fail a test of faith, I will give you a make up test.  The next time your faith is tested, quickly abide in Me, abide in My Word and abide in My love. When you do this, you will always pass the tests I allow.

ROMANS 10:17; JOHN 15:4, 7, 10

ARSENAL

An arsenal is a place for storing weapons.  I have given you all the spiritual weapons you need to use to defeat My enemy. Three weapons that you can use to set people free are the authority in My name, My glory, and My anointing.

When Peter and John encountered the lame man who asked them for alms at the gate beautiful,  Peter fastened his eyes upon the man and said, "Look on us."  The man looked and he saw My eyes shining through Peter's eyes. He also felt the anointing of My Spirit that was upon Peter. 

Peter said to the man, "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk!" Then Peter stretched out his right hand and lifted the lame man up, and the man was completely healed.  When you demonstrate My glory (My presence), yield to My anointing, and use the authority of My name to set people free, you will see miracles.

ACTS 3:1-8

STRANGE

Peter exhorted believers to not think it  strange when you experience fiery trials.  I am testing My body of believers on Earth so that they will be able to endure the times ahead.  No one likes to think about being tested, but this is a part of life.

Throughout your lifetime, I will allow your faith to be tested.  When your faith is tested, I promise to always carry you through the fire, and I will not allow you to be burned.

I want you to rejoice when these fiery trials come because you then become a partaker of My sufferings.  When My glory is  revealed to you, you will be glad with exceeding joy.  Keep that thought ever before you when trials come your way.  

1 PETER 4:12-13

I have promised that if you draw close to Me, I will draw close to you.  Pray for the drawing power of My Holy Spirit to begin to give those in your community, state, nation and all the nations a hunger and thirst for My Word and My presence.

There will be a move of My Spirit in the days ahead that will be exceptionally strong.  I will pour out My Spirit upon you and all those who are willing to be My instruments to share My gospel in these last days.

I want you to ready yourself by spending time in My presence and in My Word.  As you pray, have  confidence in My drawing power for individuals that have never known Me or My love.  I have promised that if I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto Myself.  Believe this and decree this over your neighborhood, community, nation and all the nations.

JAMES 4:8; JOHN 13:32

SPRING

I am the way, the truth, and the life.   There has been so much deception in your nation.  One of my enemy's major weapons is deception.  I called him the Father of lies. The day will come, however, when all lies will be revealed and My truth will reign on Earth.

On the day when I return to set up My kingdom on Earth, truth shall spring out of the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven.  Look forward to that day.

As you await My return, ask My Holy Spirit Who is the Spirit of Truth to give you clear discernment in these dark days.  Also keep hiding My Word in your heart because only My Word has the power to discern the thoughts and intents of people's hearts.

PSALM 85:11; HEBEREWS 4:12

PROOF

Many will not believe in any thing unless they have proof.  When I was on Earth,  some people wanted Me to prove that I was the Messiah.  The chief priests, scribes and elders mocked Me when I was dying on the tree.  They cried out, "He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him."

Satan wanted Me to prove to him that God would send angels to protect Me from harm if I jumped off the pinnacle of the Temple.  I never took the opportunity to prove Myself to anyone because I knew that one day every knee would bow and every tongue would confess that I am Lord of all.

There will be many mockers in the last days who will want believers to prove that I am the Savior of the world.  Do not argue with them.  Instead, share your own testimony with them.  The greatest proof that I am the Savior of the world, other than My Word, is a changed life. 

MATTHEW 27:42 

REVIEW

My beloved psalmist David knew exactly how to encourage himself in Me.  As you read the Psalms, you will see how often David is feeling heavy of heart at the beginning of his prayer  Then towards the end of his prayer, he reviews My character and all the times in his life that I helped him.

He wrote: "Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am distressed and needy (Psalm 86:1)." He concluded this prayer with these words: "There is no one like You among the gods,  O LORD, nor are there any works like Yours."  His last words in this prayer were: "Because You, O LORD, helped and comforted me (Psalm 86:17b)."

You are in a season of darkness in your land, and I want you to allow Me to comfort you.  Today review all the times I have helped you in the past, and your spirits will be lifted.

PSALM 86

CHANCE

I have heard this expression, "It is worth taking a chance!"  Nothing is worth taking a chance if that chance will lead to destruction. Satan wanted Me to take a chance.  He promised to give Me the kingdoms of this world if I would bow down and worship him.

This was a real temptation for Me, because I came to deliver this Earth from the kingdoms of this world and to establish My kingdom on Earth. Satan did control the worldly kingdom after Adam and Even sinned.

I told the devil to "get behind Me for it is written that you shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only shall you serve." Satan did not understand that I was his God and that I am not a God of chance.  When I return, the kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of My Father.  Keep praying for the day when My kingdom will be established on Earth.

LUKE 4:8

FOUNDATIONS

You are living in a season of unrest in your nation.  Lawlessness is rising, and the values you once held dear are no longer taught in your schools.

The psalmist wrote that if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?  The strategy of My enemy is to destroy the foundations of your nation.  What can you do during this dark season in your country?

The righteous can do much during these dark times.  They can pray. The prayers of  those who have received My righteousness in exchange for their unrighteousness will usher in a great harvest. 

PSALM 11:3

TUNE

There are so many voices that you hear daily.  You hear voices on the TV, computer, and voices from your family and friends.  When I walked on Earth, we did not have this huge amount of voices that compete daily for your attention.

If your desire is to daily walk in the Spirit, the voice of My Spirit that speaks to your spiritual ears has to become louder than those voices that are trying to distract you from your mission on Earth.  Your one mission on Earth is to glorify Me by sharing My gospel and living in the power of My Spirit.

I glorified My Father by making His presence known to others and this is your mission.  I prayed to My Father daily, and I heard Him speak to My spiritual ears.  Tune your spiritual ears to hear My voice in the morning, and then you will be able to be led by My Holy Spirit all the day long.

JOHN 10:27

SPEAK

Solomon wrote that pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. What you speak does have an influence over your physical well being.

I know you want to speak pleasant words, but the only way you can do this is to think pleasant thoughts. My servant Paul exhorted believers to think about the things that are honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praise worthy.

Today and every day ask My Holy Spirit to fill your thoughts with these things, and then your speech will be acceptable in My sight.

PROVERBS 16l24; PHILIPPIANS 4:8

CONFIDENCE

I want you to have complete confidence that I both hear your prayers and that I answer your requests. I have promised in My Word that if you ask anything according to My will that I will hear your requests and answer them.

The question many ask is, "How will I know if I am praying the will of God?"  My Word is My will.  If you pray according to the promises that are written in My Word, I will answer.  Some of My promises, however, are conditional.

Become a student of My Word so that you will have complete confidence that what you are praying is not contrary to My Word.  Ask My Holy Spirit to help you pray, and then you can pray in the Spirit with the anointing of My Spirit.

1 JOHN 5:14-15

TIDINGS

When the angels appeared announcing My birth, they shouted to the shepherds, "We bring you good tidings of great joy."  I know so many of you are desperate to hear joyful tidings because the darkness in your country has tried to shroud My light from shining..

I have tidings of great joy for you today.  I am the same today, yesterday, and forever.  I am an unchanging God Who can do the miraculous, Who can heal the broken hearted, Who can set the captives free, Who can redeem the world from sin, and Who can gather My family unto Myself.  

Do not look at what you see with your natural eyes, but elevate your faith eyes to see Me marching with righteousness and justice, surrounded by armies of angels and a remnant of believers who are surrendered entirely to Me. Be glad and rejoice because I am coming with power and glory to invade this world.

LUKE 2:10; ISAIAH 61:1-2

RIVERS

Solomon wrote: "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water, He turns it wherever He will (Proverbs 21:1)"  This Proverb should give you great peace especially at this time in your nation.  

Many leaders in your nation are making decisions that are against My Word.  This Proverb is one that you can declare over such leaders.

I want you to join Me as I intercede over your nation.  A good prayer to pray daily as you pray for those in leadership in your nation is: "Father, the hearts of those in power in my nation are in Your hands.  Turn their hearts towards Your Word and towards Your path of righteousness for Your name's sake."

PROVERBS 21:1

FULFILL

My servant Matthew recorded how so many of the prophecies spoken by the prophets of old about Me had been fulfilled.  Many prophets today are speaking about My return.

Only My Father knows the date of My return which will be when My house on Earth is complete. It was the duty of the Father of the groom in Israel to inspect the house his son built for his bride to be.  When it passed inspection, the wedding took place.

My Father is now inspecting the house I have built on Earth that consists of those who love Me and have done My Father's will on Earth.  I want to present to My Father a glorious church without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing. It will be holy and without blemish.  When My house passes the inspection of My Father, then I will come for My bride.

EPHESIANS 5:27

FRAGILE

The word, "fragile," means broken, shattered, damaged and frail.  I gave you this word because I know that things are taking place in your government to shatter and damage your freedoms.  

The greatest weapon you have to counter the attempts of your government or any government to try to rob you of your rights as a citizen, is prayer. When you see a power grab in your government, it is time for you to pray against this.

I came to set captives free, not to enslave them.  You recently celebrated Passover and the story of Passover demonstrates My power to come against ungodly people in power.  Pray for ungodly leaders to be replaced by those who will bow their knee and acknowledge Me as Lord.

ISAIAH 61:1

WAY

I spoke of the times that you are now living.  It seems that my enemy is having success in robbing people of their hope.

Whenever you put your hope in people, you will always be disappointed.  When you put your hope in Me, you will never be disappointed. I said that I am the way.  I am the truth, and I am the life.  I am the only  One Who is able to lead you in the way that will open the door for you to be filled with hope, peace, joy, and love during these dark days.

I gave this invitation many years ago, "Come unto Me, all  that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light." Pray for those who have not yet found their way to come to Me.

JOHN 14:6; MATTHEW 11:28-30

LONGING

You may remember singing this chorus that was popular years ago: " I have a longing in my heart for Jesus, just to be near Him, to feel His presence. I have a longing in my heart for Him."  This song conveys what I desire to have happen in your nation and all over the world.

My Father has always had a longing in His heart for a family.  This is why He sent me to Earth to be the perfect sacrifice for sin. His redemptive plan has made it possible for people to be a part of His family.  

Pray for My Spirit to give a longing in the hearts of people all over the world to know Me.  You are at the beginning of a huge harvest time, and your prayers will open the door for many to join My family.  The fields are ready for harvest, but the laborers are few.  Labor in prayer daily to bring in the harvest.

MATTHEW 9:37-38

MANIFEST

I promised in My Word that if you keep My commandments, the Father and I will manifest ourselves to you.  This word means "to show, to exhibit, to disclose, to appear, to declare plainly, to inform and to signify.

John 14:21: "He who has My commandments, and keeps them, he it is who loves Me, and he who loves Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him.

I am allowing great darkness in your nation at this time, but I do not want you to be dismayed.  My plan is to manifest Myself in such a way that many who have doubted Me or even scoffed at My body on Earth will see My glory manifested in the Earth.  I promised this. Numbers 14:21: "But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord."  Hold on to this promise during these dark times.

JOHN 14:21; NUMBERS 14:21

RAISE

Today many all over the world are celebrating the day I was raised from the dead.  If I had not been raised from the dead, you only have the hope to live out your days on this Earth.  Many still believe that when they die, that is the end of them.

The fact that I died with the sins of the whole world upon Me, and I was three days later raised to newness of life, is a fact that insures that though you are dead in your sins, My Holy Spirit has the power to raise you up to newness of life.

When you repent and turn from your old life of sin and believe and receive My forgiveness, your life now can be hid with Me in My Father's heart. The same Spirit that raised Me from the dead can dwell in your mortal body and give you not only newness of life but also eternal life.

1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-19; ROMANS 8:11

WHAT?

"What in the world is happening?" is the question many are asking as darkness begins to creep like a curtain being drawn down to cover a lighted stage.  My Word speaks of the times that you are facing in this world.

History has a way of repeating itself.  When I took My last breath on the cross, the dark curtain was pulled down to veil the light behind the stage.  What was behind the stage?  The resurrection was behind the stage and on the third day the dark veil was lifted.

Did the light ever go out?  No.  The light was always there because I am the light of the world who lights every man who comes into the world.  Do not despair, the light of My glory has never been dimmed by darkness and it is now about to lift the curtain of darkness permanently and into all eternity.

MATTHEW 24; JOHN 1:9

STRAIN

People strain when they overtax themselves or exert themselves to the point of exhaustion.  One of My adversary's tactics in these last days to make My believers weary.

The trauma of the loss of jobs and loved ones during this pandemic has caused many to question Me. I am hearing people cry out to Me, "Where are You. God?"  "God, why did You allow this?" Some have even lost hope.

I promised that there is a way that you can get through times of tribulation with a cheerful, hopeful, peaceful heart. The way is to stop straining to find answers or even to do My will.  Lay down the goal to understand the "what's" and the "why's," and press into Me through prayer. When you release every care and concern to Me, I will perfect all that is a concern to you.

JOHN 16:33; PSALM 138:8

PRESS

When you press something, the wrinkles are smoothed away.  I am pressing My believers in order to bring them forth as a church that is without spot or wrinkle.  My Holy Spirit anointing awaits all those who will press into Me.

How do you press into Me?  The Spirit of Elijah has been released on the Earth once again.  It was on the Earth when My cousin John the Baptist came before Me to prepare the way for Me to come.  That Spirit enabled him to make the rough places smooth through his message of repentance.

You are My body on Earth, and you have the glorious assignment of preparing the way for My second coming.  Keep praying for those those I have ordained to be alive in this great harvest time.  Pray for those who do not know Me to repent, and pray for those who do know Me to daily press into Me through prayer.

EPHESIANS 5:27; LUKE 3:1-6