Petra - In the Likeness of You

Rich Mullins: Let Mercy Lead

Let mercy lead 
Let love be the strength in your legs 
And in every footprint that you leave 
There'll be a drop of grace 
If we can reach 
Beyond the wisdom of this age 
Into the foolishness of God 
That foolishness will save 
Those who believe 
Although their foolish hearts may break 
They will find peace 
And I'll meet you in that place 
Where mercy leads

MESSAGE "dead disciples"

"Beloved, believe not every spirit (that) you encounter. .. for many will come in My name and they are not (of) Me.  I travel alone, as it were. I need no proteges, no posses, no processions, no paparazzi. I am come that you might have life, and that more abundantly.  I seek and save those that are lost, those hurtling into hell, in the grips of the devil. I  have no need of 'other' gods, other 'messiahs, 'other' jesuses ... they are (but) a stink, a stench in My nose.

I (also) have no need of a dead church, of dead believers, of dead disciples. without works, without fruit, without results, without action, without proofs;  ... there is no faith, no real faith, no reality (of )Me, nor reason to believe, no actionary effect, no catalyst, nothing ... just death.


I am the LIVING god, not the dead god.  I am the God of the living, not the dead! Come and see My works, hear of My marvelous workings, My awesome feats,  come and see, come and hear;   come one, come all.

But what is there to see? to hear (about)? What is there to show (of) Me, of My wondrous works?
Where are you, oh church? Where are you My true church? where are you My truest ones; .... My dear, abiding ones? Where, where oh where, has My little flock gone? the ones to whom I've entrusted My riches?? My spiritual bounty? My invisible wealth? My unseen power? the ones whom I've given a foretaste of Heaven (to)? the ones who have 'tasted and seen' that I am indeed good? the ones who have seen, heard, listened, felt, desired, sought after; ... found My anointing? My precious, blood-bought anointing?

Where are you, oh My loves ... My loved ones? My dear, ragged sheep? My rebels? My rebellious flock? My strays? My wounded ones?  My bleeding hearts? My weak, vulnerable, sensitive ones? My little bleating baby lamblings? Where are you  ...?  .... I am calling ....



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Enter into My rest .... and enter into My glory, My presence of peace .... Shred away the old man, the old ways, the death and the dying .... pursue Me, pursue  Me as you never have before .... speak to Me from your place of hurt, your place of fury, your place of unbelief ... that restless place you (now) find yourself in ... SPEAK!! Speak to ME, for I am listening ... I am 'on call'... I am here for you ... I am listening ... I bend down to you and I listen."


### message ending 5:30am/12/27/2013






Scriptures

I Corinthians 2:4   "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and by power ..."

I Corinthians 12:10a    " To another the working of miracles ..."

I Corinthians 12:28c     "... gifts of healing ..."

St. James 2:26    "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."

The Revelation 3:16    "So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue (spit) you out of My mouth."  (to the church/worldwide in general)

St. Luke 5:17c    "... and the power of the Lord was present to heal them."

{Writer's note: I think this means He needs no 'extra help' from humans. He is well able to be Himself...and our paltry , mortal ways of idolizing celebrities/our selves/ ministries is a stench to Him. ... we must/should pursue HIM, not celebrity, not money, not fame, not our own prideful/vain/empty ways of dead religion.)

paparazzi  =  freelance photographers who aggressively pursues celebrities for the purpose of taking candid photographs

posse  =  entourage, following, retinue

entourage =  following, posse, retinue, cortege;   group of people who go with and assist an important person

protege = ones influenced by prominence, influential

"A Table in the Wilderness"

"You have come to the table again.
 The Table in the wilderness. 
Your table in your wilderness. 
 I will give you something for your hunger.

-pause-


You have merely 'scratched the surface' of My intentions for you (towards you)... regarding your life. 
There is so much more I have in store for you (and for all who diligently seek Me). 
 Stand fast in your pursuit of Me. 
 Yes, the battle rages (and wages) on - as it has throughout many civilizations. 
 But remember, I have not forsaken those who fear Me...who respect Me...who seek Me. 
 I honor My name and My truth.


I will not disregard your cry. 
I am cognizant of all cries, all appeals, all prayers from sincere lips (hearts). 
I hear the wretched heart cries. 
I see (and feel) the heartaches and the brokenness. 
I am not a God that is 'far off' and unfeeling. 
I am near to those of a broken heart. 
Yes, I see and I am going to make all things right in their time. 
I will make the crooked paths straight. 
I will bring peace to the troubled. 
I will comfort the weary. 
I am not willing that any should perish. 
That is My heart cry; My heart desire. 
I want all men, all people(s) to be saved and in My safe haven: My safe hand of protection.

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I guide, I oversee, I put up and I bring down. 
Leaders, empires, nations, principalities...all (are) ultimately in my hand. 
I can do as I please with them. 
They (will) stand or fall by My direction. 
Oh, proud man, you are nothing in My sight. 
You will be humbled and brought low. 
I abhor the proud and the haughty. 
I am well- pleased by humbleness and meekness...those who recognize My sovereignty.

 -pause-


Those in the (natural) world will not understand spiritual matters. But they do see the world stage. 
They are becoming aware. 
Eyes are opening. 
Ears are listening. 
Some hear the call. 
Some will respond... and others will ignore (it). 
I am the caller. 
I am calling. 
Yet.

*****


Yes, ponder the skies. 
Question the spiritual leaders. 
Don't settle for status quo 'pat' answers any more. 
Go the extra mile. 
Go the distance. 
For I am a rewarder of those who diligently seek Me. 
In Me is wisdom. 
In Me is truth. 
In Me is love. 
In Me is security. 
In Me is eternal life. 
Seek Me, your eternal Saviour, and live. 
Seek Me and I will be found (of you). 
Seek Me while I am near. 
Seek Me and you shall find Me...when you search for Me with all your heart."





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cognizant = perception or knowledge of, aware of
 
wretched = distressed, miserable, tormented, afflicted 

principalities = territories (whether physical or spiritual); dominion, domain  

ponder = consider carefully, think deeply (about), reflect, meditate