"IT’S A QUICK MANIFESTATION SEASON – BE MINDFUL"
Recently I had something happen that revealed the quick manifestation season we are in. This is a right now word; yesterday this word caused an immediate shift for my husband. More on that later. This happened during the time known as the “Dire Straits,” and it has been a personal one for me! The Holy Spirit reminded me of the prophetic word I published in November 2018 regarding the scripture in Hebrews 11:14-15:
"For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned." (Hebrews 11:14-15 KJV)
This word is an updated version of the 2018 post. I have been aware for some time of the reality that there are open doors that can occur from our heart/mind position. It was the quick manifestation this time that struck me; revealing it is imperative that we be “mindful” of it during this season. Doors may become open for a variety of reasons; sometimes when they manifest God will show us something we need to address!
BE MINDFUL OF OUR MIND/HEART
We are not always immediately aware that we have drifted into a position where we have been listening to our fleshly desires or soulish thoughts (mind/will/emotion), neither of which are faith oriented or aligned to the Kingdom of God. The word “country” in Hebrews 11:14-15 is speaking of the familiar, comfortable place of the past. Those in the “Faith Walk” of Hebrews Chapter 11 were not mindful of the old country that they came out from. They had their mind set on the promises of God, just as Abraham set his sight on – “a city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God (Heb. 11:10). When our mind is stayed on moving forward with God, we purpose in our heart not to go back. Our focus influences the path we take. If we focus on how hard or uncomfortable it seems, we will look for the easier, softer way. The enemy will always bring fiery poisonous darts of negativity intended to delay or derail us! Stay mindful of where you are going!
"And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." (Luk 9:62 KJV)
"For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker [is] God." (Heb 11:10 KJV)
"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen [are] temporal; but the things which are not seen [are] eternal." (2Co 4:17-18 KJV)
When we focus on God’s promises and the “country” of the Kingdom of God, we will be discerning and choose rightly when doors open. God’s doors open to new opportunities for growth, divine assignments and His provision. I have said it before and stand on this truth: “Provision is found on the pathway of purpose!”
Dwelling on the past or the desires of the flesh and soul, we will be looking for a different type of door and perhaps an opportunity would be opened to go backward! Be mindful of who He is and all He has done. He is a covenantal God – He will never leave you or forsake you! Have faith-filled vision and watch the doors open leading to the fulfillment of His promises.
RECENT PERSONAL EXAMPLE
We had a new door open and embraced it with joy initially. It was an opportunity that would be stretching us in some ways. As it got closer the fiery darts of negativity creating doubt, fear, etc., arrived. It was the usual voices that come with new assignments. I have been in ministry since I was first born again in 1981, and many speaking engagements in the last 20 years requiring overcoming fears and doubt beforehand. My mistake this time was not addressing them with truth! I know better!
The day prior to the event we were doing some tree trimming. I jumped back at one point so a branch wouldn’t fall on my head and felt a slight pain in one of my feet. A few hours later I could not walk! The pain was extreme. I even made some calls to see if I could borrow a wheelchair or walker, as crutches were very difficult. I was aware of a passing thought of relief of not having to complete the assignment, which is very embarrassing to admit; I was chagrined with myself because it was truly an honor to be included in the assignment! However, the pain was very real.
I contacted the organizer to let them know I was in extreme pain and would not be able to participate. After an hour or so, I was crying out to God to heal me. It was late and we decided to wait until the next day to go to urgent care. As I was crying out, I remembered the lying voices that I had not addressed, the passing thought of relief and not having to participate and immediately repented. Note: being chagrined and repenting are two very different things! My husband and I both began laying hands on my foot and praying for God to heal me. I woke up the next morning with no pain! It was truly miraculous – a very quick manifestation! We did make the assignment, and it was a wonderful experience. The Holy Spirit showed up, as He always does! This was a very valuable lesson! I would like to say it was the first time, but it wasn’t. There have been times in the past when I didn’t do something because of fear and I have always had regret, so that lesson I have learned. This was different because the consequence of not addressing the lying voices came in an experiential, physical way! It was also shocking because healing was not the first thought in my mind! God has healed me multiple times and used me to bring His healing to others, but this time I was not mindful!!!
THE BATTLE OF THE MIND AND HEART
When a God door opens, the enemy brings lying voices of discouragement, doubt and unbelief; the hidden issues in our heart may be tempting us to return to the land of "comfortable but not fulfilling;” to back off, settle or quit altogether! Ps. 86:11 comes to mind: "Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name."
Genesis 3:1 tells us that the enemy is very subtle in his temptations. The word subtle, according to Strong's Concordance, means "shrewd, sly and crafty." Crafty suggests witchcraft, seduction and trickery! Stay mindful of what God has said and is saying! God allows these things to show us what’s in our hearts! Praise His Holy Name! Be quick to repent and watch the shift!
Powerful testimony confirming the timing of this word
Yesterday, after my husband read this word, he was praying, “God, let the intent of my heart be to Your name.” Immediately the Lord began enlarging my husband’s heart by the Word leading him on a necessary path! The Lord is showing us the things in our hearts that are hindering us from moving forward! Be mindful of what He is revealing!
FRAMING OF OUR HOUSE AND OPENING THE DOOR TO OUR FUTURE
When I received the original word in 2018, the Holy Spirit gave me a vision of a vast array of doors and showed me that doors are manifested before us by the desires of our hearts and thoughts of our minds. He had me re-read the beginning of Hebrews 11, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear" (Hebrews 11:1-3 KJV).
There is a framing of our houses and an opening of doors to our future by the words of our mouths, and sometimes by the unspoken words of our hearts and minds. Be mindful! In Hebrews 11:14-15, “mindful” (according to Strong's Concordance) means to exercise memory, recollect; to rehearse; to make mention. The compelling question is, “What are we rehearsing in our minds and out of our mouths?”
In ancient Greek, the word for opportunity is kairos, which (according to Strong's Concordance) means: "a measure of time, set time, due measure, the right time, opportune or seasonable time." God’s timing!
The Israelites did not enter the promised land because of unbelief. They didn't stay mindful of what God had told them. What are we being mindful of? What God has said, or our fears? Have faith in GOD! In His timing and according to His purpose, He orchestrates circumstances to bring us step by step into the fulfillment of what He has ordained for our lives. Those same circumstances can bring all kinds of fears, including fear of the unknown. No matter what it looks like, trust God and what He has said! There are works God has ordained beforehand for you to walk in (Eph. 2:10) and God is all the while at work IN YOU to will and do of His good pleasure (Phil. 2:13)!
If you are hearing this by the spirit, there is a measure of faith being imparted to you to activate those seemingly dormant promises. The reality is that all the promises of God are yes and amen in Jesus Christ! (2 Cor. 1:20) Declare, "Dry promises live!" Declare the word of God even as Ezekiel prophesied to the dry bones in Ezekiel chapter 37 and they came to life! Be mindful and faith full of His promises and purposes! Even as the dry bones grew sinew and muscle upon them, words of faith spoken add layers of substance to activate the promises of God and form open doors before you! Be mindful to guard your heart and speak faith!
WATCH FOR A DISCONNECTION IN THE FAITH-ACTIVATING PROCESS
Hebrews 11:13 gives us a process to activate our faith. "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth."
We "see" a promise from the Lord—a rhema word, a vision, a dream, an impression upon our spirit that bears witness that it is for us. What do we do with it to become persuaded of it? We meditate on it, search out the Scriptures showing that God did it for others (He's not a respecter of persons), and receive confirmations. Then we are persuaded of them. I heard the Lord saying that sometimes they aren't being fully embraced, causing a disconnection to the confession of faith because of that. There are other things that we are embracing in our hearts and minds which displace the fullness that must be in place to confess in full faith. Embracing comfort, worldly security, personal ambition, our own heart and soul desires are examples. “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” (1 Jn. 2:16) Also, James 1:6-8 tells us that when we are double-minded, we are not asking in faith and we will receive nothing!
FULLY PERSUADED
Romans 4:16-22 tells us that when Abraham received the word of promise for a son, even while in the natural it was impossible because of age, he was fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised. Fully persuaded, and his faith was imputed to him as righteousness. He embraced the promise and received the reward.
As I was pondering these things, I heard the Lord say, "I have set before you an open door, and you hold the key. (Rev. 3:8; Is. 22:22; Matt. 16:19) The key is seeing it and walk through by MY faith. I AM the Author and Finisher of your faith...real faith; faith that comes by hearing, and hearing by MY words. (Rom. 10:17)
"I AM the Word made manifest before you. Your words are manifesting doors before your eyes. I am extending supernatural grace to you right now to be able to discern between good and evil, to see the doors that are from the enemy, those that are from your own heart, and My doors. Receive My grace and be aligned fully. I am enabling you to get your house in order."
We are HIS house IF "...we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end." (Hebrews 3:6, KJV)
I am hearing so clearly that there are doors manifesting before us and it is critical that we keep our faith high, keeping the visions fresh in our mind's eye, and persuading ourselves of the reality of God's goodness and faithfulness. We embrace this fully by seeing ourselves as separated unto God; aligning spirit, soul and body to Him, and confessing the same. Our tongues are the rudders of the ship, or in this case, the framing of our house.
A TIME OF BIRTHING
The Lord gave me the original word in 2018 and led me to revisit it last week – eight years later! Eight is the number of new beginnings; it also represents birthing. I believe we are entering a time of moving into a new dimension of faith and freedom, and a time of birthing new things! Have you been feeling the weight of burden? I have! There is a great pressing involved in birthing, and even at the last moments before birth there may be a turning for proper positioning. In birth we come out of one environment and begin living in another! Doors are being manifested so that we will see what is in our hearts and have conflicting things removed so that we are more firmly established in the Lord. That is the only way the birthing of His promises happens, through absolute faith and trusting in Him. They are His promises being birthed through us – vessels of His glory for His Kingdom!
Many are frustrated and tired of the waiting, but the Lord is saying, "Trust Me in this time of waiting. I hear your groaning...tired of anticipating. Do not grow weary, but trust and rest. I am working in this and will bring forth the best. I am preparing a place for you and others. Many are not yet fitted as sisters and brothers. Feel the urgency of the time; I am jealous for what is Mine. You know that I am a faithful rewarder. Receive fresh grace to put your house in order and the open doors will be within My borders. Be mindful of what is in your heart and mind, and with My will be fully aligned. Put away all doubts and fears, let My voice be the only one that remains in your ear. All will be fulfilled as I have designed, and your steps will adjust to be in cadence with Mine.”