RHEMA 1/16/11  THE SWORD OF THE LORD AND ABUSE

VISION:  I saw an awesome sword laying beside my pillow.  It was a simple reach and solid, shiny gold.

HEARD:  Be careful, it's sharp.  The sword of the Lord. 

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BOUNDARIES FOR SPEECH

T ~~~ Is it True?
H ~~~ Is it Helpful?
I ~~~ Is it Inspiring?
N ~~~ Is it Necessary?
K ~~~ Is it Kind?

{Author Unknown}  

WORD TO PONDER: THE SWORD OF THE LORD AND ABUSE  1/16/11

I AM grieved over the mouths of My people.  I hear betrayal, judgment and character assassination coming from their lips.  I hear voices from podiums being used as angry catharsis, temper tantrums and railings upon My sheep.  I hear parents, children, and couples caught in abusive cycles of argument and strife.  I hear all manner of speaking in rude, crude carnality.  ... And yet My people are crying out for the rod of authority to heal and deliver... 

The Sword of the Lord is sharp with 2 edges.  If you use it illicitly, it will cut you in return.  I AM training My people to use the sword of their mouths to release My Word into the earth, and release the captives.  To use My sword for self defense and catharsis is abuse. 

Heb 4:12-13 NKJV

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

1 Chron 21:11-13 NKJV

So Gad came to David and said to him, "Thus says the Lord: 'Choose for yourself, 12 either three years of famine, or three months to be defeated by your foes with the sword of your enemies overtaking you, or else for three days the sword of the Lord — the plague in the land, with the angel of the Lord destroying throughout all the territory of Israel.' Now consider what answer I should take back to Him who sent me."  13 And David said to Gad, "I am in great distress. Please let me fall into the hand of the Lord, for His mercies are very great; but do not let me fall into the hand of man."

Judg 7:16-22 NKJV

Then he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put a trumpet into every man's hand, with empty pitchers, and torches inside the pitchers. 17 And he said to them, "Look at me and do likewise; watch, and when I come to the edge of the camp you shall do as I do: 18 When I blow the trumpet, I and all who are with me, then you also blow the trumpets on every side of the whole camp, and say, 'The sword of the Lord and of Gideon!'"

BOBBY CONNERS SHEPHERD'S ROD 2007: 

THE SWORD OF THE LORD AND THE LORD OF THE SWORD
www.bobbyconner.org

Because we have now entered into this season of the sword of the Lord and the Spirit, I want to share a powerful prophetic event that occurred to me a few years ago. This encounter will stir your heart to desire a deeper walk with Christ, knowing that He has the highest plans and purposes for your life. Our heart's prayer should be, "Lord, help me to grasp a deeper understanding of the sword of the Lord and the Lord of the sword."

During the early hours of February 22, 2001, while in San Jose, California, I had a vivid dream, which was so graphic and strong, that I was stunned awake by it. Looking at the clock, it was precisely 2:22 AM. I pondered the dream for quite some time before falling back into a deep sleep. To my utter amazement at 5:55 AM, I experienced the exact same dream, and this time, it was even more intense.

I was shaken by the reality of having the identical dream. I was so moved and astonished by these two back-to-back dreams, that I called my prophetic friend, Bob Jones, in North Carolina to relate these dreams. Bob was considerably stunned by my call, saying,

"You will not believe this! I received an almost identical dream last night!"

It is especially essential to take notice when God begins to release duplicate dreams, as the Spirit of God is synonymously saying the same thing. The Scriptures declare that it is in the mouth of two or three witnesses that a thing is to be established (see 2 Corinthians 13:1).

Join with me in this prayer:

"God give us ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church, and a heart willing to respond to Your call."

THE DREAM:
"It is time to kiss the sword!"

I am standing in a large crowd of people, in a place which appears like a large hallway or passageway, much like a walkway in an airport terminal, but much larger. The people are standing around chatting and visiting. They seemed to be content simply to be standing around, going nowhere.

Suddenly, about forty feet away, Christ Jesus appears. The people continue their idle chatter, seemingly unaware and oblivious of the Lord's approach. He is walking with resolve toward me with a big, brilliant, glorious sword in His right hand. His sword is glowing, gleaming, and razor sharp. He continues walking until He stops directly in front of me. Lifting the sword up high above His head, He says in a most compelling tone,

"It is time to kiss the sword!" This is a strong directive and command. While speaking these words, He lowers the sword to His face and places it at His lips. He orders,

"Kiss the sword!" I extend my face and lips, preparing to kiss the sword--which is placed flat against Christ's lips. As I lean forward to kiss the sword, He turns the sword so that the extremely sharp blades face His lips and mine. I am hesitant to continue to press my face and lips into the edge of the sharp, glistening sword. Knowing my reluctance, He says,

"My grace is sufficient for you, and I bore the pain for you!" His Words stir deep within my soul, arousing strong confidence and assurance in my heart, releasing courage for me to continue to press my lips firmly against the razor-sharp sword. In spite of His reassuring promise of no pain, I have to war against my mind--it is not totally convinced that I will not be wounded, but will feel excruciating, unbearable pain.

Nevertheless, as the sword begins to penetrate, making its way into my lips, I felt only pleasure, not pain. So I press even harder, as my deepest longing is for my lips to meet the lips of the Master. My heart is filled with the plea of Song of Songs: "Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth, because His mouth is altogether lovely."

I can feel a hot flow pouring forth from my lips. I know for sure that it is blood streaming down my chin and onto my chest: I can feel its warmth, as well as hear its splatter upon my feet and the floor. I am truly amazed and astounded, thinking I must be bleeding extremely badly.

Nevertheless, I feel absolutely no pain, only a deep unexplainable pleasure resulting in transcending peace. As I look down at my chest and feet to see what is flowing from my lips, it is not my blood at all, but rather, it has the appearance of flowing, glowing, liquid gold. The Lord says,

"That is My glory--it is released by embracing the Spirit of Truth."

"He who loves purity of heart and has grace on his lips, the king will be his friend." Proverbs 22:11

rhema 1/02/11  repairing abused souls

HEARD:  I AM repairing your souls. 

PIX:  I saw an angel ministering to someone else and speaking to with lots of love and hugs. 

PIX:  I saw a website that said, Abused babies. 

HEARD:  The army of love.  You have saved us from many waters. 

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RHEMA 1/22/11  CLEANSING ABUSIVE POWER

HEARD:  Step behind the pulpit.  Filth, it's all washed away sweetheart.  You dont need to worry.  I will help you with your wounds.  It's been declared.   Signing.  We value your signature.  Kingdom.

HEARD:  Grain.  Future babies yes.  Many waters can not quench love.  That's My joy to love them and keep them. 

Jer 23:1-4 NKJV

"Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!" says the Lord. 2 Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel against the shepherds who feed My people: "You have scattered My flock, driven them away, and not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your doings," says the Lord. 3 "But I will gather the remnant of My flock out of all countries where I have driven them, and bring them back to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase. 4 I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, nor shall they be lacking," says the Lord.