Zion by Wade E Taylore

Zion
Wade  E  Taylor

   "When the LORD shall build up Zion, He shall appear in His glory." Psalm 102:16.

Within the Body of Christ (Spiritual Jerusalem) are those who are being especially moved upon (Spiritual Zion) by the Holy Spirit at this present time.

"Spiritual Jerusalem" relates to those who are saved, but treat their salvation as being "salt" which only flavors rather than permeates their life style.  They are satisfied with the promise of a future Heaven and have stopped short of the full work of the cross in bringing them to spiritual maturity.

"Spiritual Zion" relates to the Kingdom of God.  These are overcomers who have made Jesus both the center and circumference of their lives.  They have a "single eye" toward Jesus and have taken up their cross.  They have submitted themselves, and all that pertains to them, to His Kingdom rule (Zion).

These are a called out "people within a people" who are being dealt with and qualified to become His Bride.

   "For many are called (Spiritual Jerusalem), but few
     are chosen (Spiritual Zion)." Matt 22:14.

Another way to express this verse is, "Many are called but few will pay the price in order to be chosen."  Our being chosen is the result of the outworking of the process of qualifying, or overcoming.

   "To him that overcometh (Zion) will I grant to sit with
     Me (Bride) in My Throne, even as I also overcame, and
     am set down with my Father in His Throne." Rev 3:21.

   "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful
     over a few things. I will make you ruler over many things.
    Enter into the joy of your Lord."  Matt 25:23.

One can be saved and not become an overcomer.  One cannot be an overcomer without first being saved.

Zion is a high place within Jerusalem that originally belonged to the Jebusites.  It was taken by David and became known as the city of David.

   "Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same
     is the city of David." II Sam 5:7.

Zion speaks of the place of Divine spiritual and governmental authority.

   "Yet have I set My King upon My holy hill of Zion." Psalm 2:6.

The "overcomer" relates to Zion.

   "And has made us kings and priests to our God; and we shall
     reign on the earth."  Rev 5:10.

Zion, in the eyes of the Lord, is a very special place.

   "Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion,
     on the sides of the north, the city of the great King." Psalm 48:2.

The Lord has a singular love for Zion.

   "The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of
     Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God." Psalm 87:2-3.

   "And of Zion it shall be said, this one and that one were born in her;
     and the Most High Himself shall establish her." Psalm 87:5.

David set up a tent in Zion to hold the Ark of God, which became the abiding place of the Lord.

   "In Judah is God known; His Name is great in Israel. In Salem
     also is His tabernacle, and His dwelling place in Zion." Psalm 76:1-2.

There were no separations between the Lord and those who worshipped within this tent in Zion.  There was no Outer Court, Holy Place, or Holy of Holies into which a representative Priest entered once a year to make atonement for the people. All within the tent were together, and the Lord Himself continually dwelt in their midst.

   "They go from strength to strength, every one of them
     in Zion appears before God." Psalm 84:7.

Zion is a place set apart for spontaneity in worship.

   "As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there;
    all my springs are in You." Psalm 87:7.

Zion is the place of His anointing and provision.

   "For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His
     habitation. This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for
     I have desired it."

   "I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her
     poor with bread." Psalm 132:13-15.

Zion signifies the atmosphere in which His Bride will be made ready for the coming of her Heavenly Bridegroom.  

   "When the LORD shall build up Zion, He shall appear in
    His glory." Psalm 102:16.

This "building up of Zion" is a prophetic indicative concerning the return of our Lord Jesus Christ in manifest Glory. It speaks of those who have a consuming zeal to be brought into the highest that the Lord has.  At the heart of this process is the cultivation of a personal relationship with Him, and a submission in every aspect of life to His Kingdom authority.

   "In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord
     sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train
     filled the temple." Isaiah 6:1.

Isaiah had been looking to an earthly King (Jerusalem) and is now turning to a higher Throne (Zion).  In the presence of this heavenly Throne are Seraphim who resound in pure worship.

   "And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy,
     is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of His
     Glory." Isaiah 6:3.

As they continued in worship, the posts of the door (hindrance) began to move, and the door opened.

   "And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried,
    and the house was filled with smoke." (Glory) Isa 6:4.

This "door" leads from Spiritual Jerusalem, and all that pertains to it, into Zion and all that relates to it.

Jesus said,

   "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice,
    and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him,
    and he with me." Rev 3:20.

This "door" relates to the "posts of the door" that Isaiah saw move.  These "posts" speak of that which holds this door either closed or open.  The unity in the audible voices of these worshipers (one cried to another)  released the hindrance that had held this door closed.  As the door opened, there was a lifting up from Jerusalem (Type and Shadow, Structure, Earthly Government) into Zion (Anointing, Visitation, Heavenly Government) and into His manifest presence (Throne).

This manifestation of His Glory is seen by Isaiah as being "smoke."  In II Cor 3:18 the Glory of the Lord is likened to a mirror.  As Isaiah beheld this Glory, in the reflection of it, he saw himself as he had never seem himself before. "Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts" Isa 6:5.

Nothing will change us more than a visitation of His Glory.  "Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:  And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged" Isa 6:6-7.

To enter Zion means that we have moved through the barrier that exists between the temporal and the eternal.  It is in Zion that we see ourselves as we truly are.  Here, we are enabled to repent and cry out to be changed.  Isaiah had been serving the Lord before this experience, but in this visitation of Glory, he saw himself as never before and cried out to be changed.

"Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar" Isa 6:6.  This speaks of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, and in Fire.  "He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor" Matt 3:11b-12a.  Multitudes have received the infilling of the Holy Spirit and have spoken in tongues.  But they have not tarried until the "fire" came and purged them.

"And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged" Isa 6:7.  As this coal of fire comes and touches our life, we will be transformed, and our expression purified.  There will come within us a quality that will have a spiritual "ring" to it.

Zion was the place of His abiding presence.  He yet longs to be there.  As we move beyond "tongues" into the "fire," Zion will be built up and the Lord will come in His Glory.  In Old Testament times, there were those who saw His Glory within the tent in Zion.  These told their children about it, and they in turn told their children.  In time, Zion became as only a dream.

We must go beyond our present level of spiritual understanding and experience and again enter David's tent.  We cannot do this literally, but in spirit we can.  As we voice our worship to Him and express our desire to meet with Him and make him Lord of our lives, again, the "posts of the door" will move and we will enter His glorious presence.

No longer will "Uzziah" (Jerusalem) provide the comfort we seek, but we will see the Lord upon His Throne (Zion) and make Him Lord of our lives.  And, in the reflection of His Glory, we will see ourselves and be changed.

We must allow this "coal of fire" to have its full work within us, until nothing is left but that which pertains to Zion.  Then He will come forth in all His Glory.

A Going In the Mulberry Trees by Olivia Reitz Long

A Going In the Mulberry Trees
 Olivia Reitz Long – (2004)

 And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves; for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.  Joshua 3:5
Beloved, I have been calling My Faithful Ones aside to rest at My feet and to listen for not only My Words of Wisdom but also for My instructions which will ultimately follow.  I have  also been calling you to sanctification, a cleansing in preparation for what is to come.  I have asked you to see the sin in your life and to repent bringing every area of your life, both in your outward life and in your inward life, before me cleansed. Examining every recess of your life, even to secret sins. All preparing you to hear the 'going'  but before this could be, you had to sanctify and ready yourselves before Me.  Called to repentance and sweeping clean every area of your house removing any Achans that would jeopardize in your final hours of preparation. This is not the time to allow anyone or any thing to hinder what I AM doing and as always - being willing and obedient,  open to MY instructions as to your moving out and  'doubt not' for the I AM is always and forever with you! 

See entering My favor, restoration and blessings for you will!  See visions and dreams that I have given you coming to pass, for they are!  See the anointing that I AM about to bestow upon you, for I AM!  See doors open that have been closed, for they will!  See walking in signs and wonders, healing sickness/disease and raising the dead, for you will!  As you remain at my feet, see it all and listen ..... Do you hear the sound of marching?  Do you see that the Presence of the I AM is beginning to manifest itself? 

I Have Not Forgotten You by Olivia Long

I Have Not Forgotten You
Olivia Long - (2004)

I have given My Beloved so many wonderful promises. My righteous ones who have been waiting, ready to move on in My plan and sometimes you wonder have I forgotten you?

For some it seems as though family is crumbling around you. Some are seemingly sitting in darkness praying just to have comfort and peace and hopefully that there will be ultimate deliverance. Some are very lonely and depressed. Some have made tragic mistakes and feel they can't be forgiven let alone move forward. Some are in the midst of uncertainty and hopelessness. Some feel like you are suffocating under the weights that have beset you. For some there are doubts, fear or anger and you feel abandoned. Some have grown weary from the waiting. Some are battling with an illness that says you are at death's door - you are in need of a healing, a miracle healing and you feel so helpless and vulnerable. Some ask why haven't my prayers been answered? Why is this tremendous hurt still besetting me? Why am I suffering? When will I see an answer to my financial problems? Why don't you tell me what to do? What did I do wrong? Some have even gone your own way and you depend on the words of others instead of My Word. You have trusted in your own thoughts rather than Me and wonder if there can be any hope that I will still use you? Some are distraught for you know My promises for you but still you remain in a waiting mode, not getting anywhere let alone accomplishing anything for My Kingdom purposes. Some have a great fear that you will blow it, that after you have waited so long and so patiently even when everything in you screams to move forward, still you stand - now concerned that at the moment I move you will miss it. The enemy wants you to believe I have forgotten you by besetting your mind that I won't see your needs or answer your prayers and to whisper in your ear that I AM not listening and have forgotten you.

My Beloved, I CANNOT forget you because I am a God of justice.

My Beloved, hear me and believe Me in what I say unto you. I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU !!! Now is the time that I wish to remove any areas of doubt - any areas of fear - any areas of anger or bitterness. Instead of despair I bring you hope. Know that through this lengthy storm that you have been enduring, where you sometimes think I have been doing nothing, that this is when I have been doing My greatest work in you.

Haven't I said that you are engraved in the palms of My hands? Haven't I said that I will make a way where there is no way? Haven't I said that I will provide for your every need? Haven't I said that I would heal every hurt?

Forgotten you? Beloved, I CANNOT forget a child of mine! When others have abandoned you in your hour of need, I have never abandoned you! Although the answers seem agonizingly slow in coming, Beloved, the answers ARE coming!!! NOT ONE PROMISE I HAVE MADE UNTO YOU SHALL FAIL, FOR I HAVE SPOKEN IT! Haven't I said that I will come with a vengeance, a God of recompense? SURELY, I will come and save you and SURELY, I will move you into your Kingdom position.

The battlegrounds have been many, but still the hope in Me was always deep in your heart so that nothing or no-one could tear you from Me. For all who have listened to Me, spent time with ME, obeyed Me, depended on Me even through all your failings, and still you wait upon your Lord and you will see Me move in unprecedented power and glory upon you. I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU. I know exactly where you are and what you are going through, trust Me, I have it all under control.

I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU and you have My unfailing and unending love and My plan for your life. I will never leave you alone or forsaken. Your answers are coming and they will be the 'correct' answers and they will come RIGHT ON TIME. I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU and I shall come to you. Prepare your hearts for I AM coming!!! This long season of heartaches, tests and trials is coming to an end so prepare the way for the Lord!!!

For the Lord thy God is a merciful God. He will not forsake you, neither destroy you, nor forget the covenant of your fathers which He swore unto them. Deut. 4:31
For the Lord loves justice and does not forget His saints (holy ones, consecrated ones); they are preserved forever, but the descendents of the wicked shall be cut off. Psalm 37: 28

Say to those who are of a fearful and hasty heart, Be strong, fear not! BEHOLD, your God will come with vengeance; with the recompense of God He will come and save you. Isaiah 35:4

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An Army Strong In Battle by Olivia Long

An Army Strong In Battle
Olivia Long - (2003)

I am calling forth an army that will be strong in battle. An army who will not give up or give in to the enemy. An army who has been "seasoned and strengthened" in the wilderness. My mighty army whose weapons are supernatural and who are endued with power to destroy even the strongest of foes. An army of those living by Faith, placing their entire belief and trust in their Commander In Chief. An army being called forth by MY Son. The ONE who the enemy trembles at the very mention of His Name and you have found it to be no surprise of all that which has come against you as you await your rightful place in My Army.

You have never battled such a strong influence from the enemy. He is out to destroy My Army, but his tactics are the same.....deceptions and lies. Do not retreat, do not give up any ground or territory I have given you. Do not give in to discouragement or confusion. You are not alone... I AM with you. Will you ride with me? Can you trust me even this day? Your calling is sure and the timing is upon you. Clothe yourself with the "full" armor of God. Get ready for battle. Get ready to fight the good fight, for you are the victor.

My Spirit is hovering over you and "SUDDENLY", you will feel my breezes increase. First you will feel a gentle breeze, be alert for you are about to hear the voice of your Leader as you begin to arouse your fellow men. I have been connecting a few of you together, so that you would know that you are not alone. I am still moving some of you geographically and once you are all in place ...... one by one, you will begin to stand to your feet as you hear His voice even closer still....

Next you will feel the 'refreshing wind', the wind that shall bring refreshing, restoration and healing.

And last you shall feel the strongest of winds, blowing away any 'confusion' that has beset you. It is in this wind that all will be silent and still around you as you listen for your approaching Leader. It is My timing for the fulfillment of your destiny, In Me. An army arising, strong in battle to go unto the nations with it's message of salvation and healing.

As daylight breaks on the horizon, in an instant it changes from darkness to dawn. In an instant, in a "twinkling of an eye" those who were chosen will perceive, you will be ready, you will be as one "on-call". The call will be as the trump of God. Yes, there is a trumpet sounding....but it is not the blast of the return of your King, it is the "alarm" sound of the horn. The "alert" is now sounding and I AM calling forth My Army to "take your positions" and to ready yourselves for what has begun. Be ready to move out for you will move out in the mighty power of your Mighty God. Watch the horizon. Take heart for the enemy has sought to abort. Yes, this has been a long process, much longer than you ever imagined it would be - but I say -"Listen for my winds, Beloved, listen for MY voice.

faithbuildersministries@the-i.net

This Is My Road Map by Yolanda Ballard

This Is My Road Map
Yolanda Ballard - June 3, 2003

Believers in Christ, examine your hearts this day to see if what you are doing is purely My will or if it is a work of the enemy to distract you. For this is the time and the hour to come before Me with fasting and with prayer believing that what I had promised concerning My people Israel will come to pass.

Examine your heart to see if what you are doing is a work of the flesh or if it is by My Spirit. For this is the day for the latter rain outpouring, and you must be ready to be used in a mighty way. You must be able to know My voice so I can direct you through the storm for the enemy will try to come on strong to deter you from going the way I AM calling you.

You must be able to go only with My flow and not the way of man. For many will be going a direction unknown by My people, but it will appear to be a safe path, but beware along this path is set up many snares to try to catch you off guard. Keep your eyes on Me and your heart sensitive to My leading, and I will keep you safe even though the path may look dangerous. Yes, I will lead you through the desert once again, but on the other side is a land flowing with milk and honey.

For yes, I AM a God who keeps His promise. I do not lie. Just because there seems to be a hindrance to its manifestation doesn't mean that I do not have My hand in everything that you face. All things work together for your good if you are Mine. So gather together for strength. Yes, gird yourself with Truth. Cover your mind with the helmet of salvation. Walk boldly in righteousness for I AM your rear guard.

Lift your head up high for your Redeemer reigns mighty. You are sons of the King, and you have mighty power dwelling within you. Speak out My words boldly. Prophesy to the nations "Let My people go!". Yes, speak to the nations great grace for I died for their salvation. Yes, I will gather My flock from around the world, and the gates of hell will not prevail.

For yes, this is My road map, and it will not be hindered. Yes, speak to the nations My truth. Do not listen to the lies of the enemy that he will prevail for he is under your feet and is defeated. So keep your eyes upon Me, and My truth through My word, and press on to victory, says your Redeemer and King.

LionOfJudah1920@wmconnect.com

A Solemn Word To The Church by Yolanda Ballard

A Solemn Word To The Church
Yolanda Ballard - (2003)

Wake up, Church, and cast off all that would hinder you, and be united and seek My face, says the Lord. Keep your balance in all things. Seek wisdom and knowledge, and stir up your gifts and arise above the circumstances, and stand on My promises. Quit striving, let go, and let Me reign in your lives. Rest in Me and I will take care of your every need, for I AM your Heavenly Father, and I take care of My own.

I say quit striving to accomplish all the works and the programs and all the projects, etc. If you would just seek My face and My righteousness, all these things will be added unto you, and that is all the needs of the Church. Just rest in Me for it is My Body and I AM the head and I AM in control. Just trust Me and yield to My will. Be not as Martha being consumed with all the things that look like they need to be done, but be like Mary, being consumed with My presence, being at My side, seeking My heart and My perfect will.

Keep things simple and cease striving and rest in Me, says the Lord. Trust Me and yield to My will for it is all My program, and I AM the One who ordained it, orchestrates it, and will accomplish it in My timing and in My ways, says the Lord. My word to you, Church, is for you to obey and let Me be God, and quit being a hindrance to Me for this is a solemn word to you, and I cannot stress that enough. Just quit striving and give it all to Me and rest, and I will remove what isn't of Me, and create My programs through you that will best accomplish My will through you.

Give all to Me and start anew. What is truly of Me will stand, and what isn't will be removed. I want My order and My will in My Church. Are you afraid to give Me your all? Are you afraid to trust Me? Don't you feel I AM capable to run My Church? There is too much that is not of Me in the camp. For I AM God, and I will have My way in this hour, for time is short, and I have a lot to accomplish through you, but you must be totally yielded, My people.

I say again. Let go of all that would obstruct My vision. Get back to the basics -- to seek My face and My will. Prepare your hearts to turn over everything to Me. Take your true position in Me. Put on your armor and begin to march with one goal, one focus, one vision ----- to pursue My holiness, My intimacy, My love, and to break through the gates, pull down strongholds and let My river flow!

Yolanda Ballard
LionOfJudah1920@wmconnect.com

My Shining Stones by Olivia Long

My Shining Stones
Olivia Long - (2002)

The Foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth ameythyst. Rev. 21: 19-20 NIV
Many of My chosen ones are at the peak of despair. Hidden away, while enduring all manners of sickness and disease, financial problems, ridicule, rejection and persecution. David was "elected and anointed" in a secret hidden away place by the prophet of the Lord, so also, I have elected and anointed and hidden you in My secret hidden away place. David did not 'outwardly' see the possession of his kingdom for many years. But although you have been following a similar path as David, waiting for you emergence from this wilderness and to receive My promises ... hear ME... "AS, DAVID, YOUR ELECTION SHALL STAND AND I WILL BRING IT FORTH AS A RISING SUN"........

The twelve foundational stones in the New Jerusalem are all fire stones, tempered and compacted together wherein is hidden the deepest secrets of wisdom. My scattered flock, my called-out ones, are also fire stones - enduring the tempering and compacting of my fire and will possess the same qualities as my twelve foundational stones:

Jasper - The Creating Word of Light, multiplied sevenfold Sapphire - Truth, never tainted or adulterated. Chalcedony - Victory, Dominion and Glory Emerald - Everlasting Righteousness Sardonix - Triumphant Joy and Delight Carnelian - Faith, dispelling all fears and doubts Chrysolite - Power Beryl - Humbleness, mild and kind; overcoming harshness. Topaz - Peace, healing all wounds, will not permit disquietings. Chrysoprase - Invincible Fortitude and Strength , overruling opposition. Jacinth - LOVE ... Multiplying and manifesting as Burning Gold. Amethyst - Impartial Justice and Judgment

Behold, I will do a new thing and when it comes forth, it shall condemn the highest forms and appearances that are now considered sacred. You have been going through a process where you must fervently worship in "your own temple", till MY breath of Power calls you all together.

My Spirit of Government will be put upon mortal figures, with another body put on them after a priestly order, the Melchizadec Order, which I will give you when I call you together.... and .... I will give you Power to fulfill that which you are being called to do in these last days.

There has been only "one" requirement on your part, and that was to submit to the Refining Work, until the Holy Spirit has searched every part of you. It has not been easy, you have said "Here am I, send me", but through the many seasons, the testing, rejection and ridicule, even from the ones closest to you, they have taken their toll at times. Although you have feared that you might give up, you have not --- For, I, your living God, have NOT given up on you! YOU SHALL NOT FAIL !!! After the refiners work is completed, you will come before ME and be acceptable to worship before MY HOLY THRONE.

I AM putting ALL things in order for MY FIRE STONES OF LOVE. Tried as pure gold and done so by your Master and for your Master's use. You are a priestly church, taught and prepared by MY hand, coming out of the wilderness, sealed and carrying MY Banner. Prepare for your emergence............ MY SHINING STONES.

livjoe@awesomenet.net
FAITHBUILDERS MINISTRIES 
Victoria, TX

Battered and Beaten by Olivia Long

Battered and Beaten
Olivia Long - (2002)

Many of My Faithful Ones are feeling overwhelmed, over-run, battered and beaten down. You have felt betrayed, bound, abused, mocked and humiliated even by ones closest to you. You feel that nothing "is" as I have said it would be for you have followed My instructions and it seems as though all of Hell is dancing over you.

You chose the road less traveled and found a road saddled with briars, with the deepest valleys and with the steepest mountains. You chose a road filled with every kind of obstacle and potential hazard. You have asked yourself, why did you choose this road? Because you knew that ultimately you would have a "life of value", BY MY HAND, one of growth and deep meaning. A road ultimately giving you physical, emotional and spiritual strength. A road that will lead countless numbers into My harvest.

My Beloved, the greatest victories come in the darkest and loneliest moments. If you reach out and grab hold of your Savior's hand after being mocked, battered, betrayed and beaten down, you have victory. You might not see this as much of a victory, but in it, you are more than a conqueror.

You have been engaged in a frustrating struggle. Christian success which many of your fellow believers see, does not confirm with your life. Have you accumulated wealth and blessings? Names -Who's connected with whom? Those who have not received their healings, "AS YET", are often mistreated to the exclusion of the brethren. As "Job's Counselors", accusing or assuming wrong doing or a lack of faith on your part. Even if you utter the words that you are still ill, they say it's an insult to ME. - OR - if you don't experience ME in the way that they do, you are ignored and you are found at fault. Making people feel unwelcome, in their tightly knit little circles. People who see themselves as "purified and correct." Pride and Prejudice hiding behind the mask of justification. Thus, many of you are feeling as though you have no personal worth. They are as a thorn in your side, but leave them to Me, My Beloved.

I HAVE PROMISED TO NEVER LEAVE OR FORSAKE MY FAITHFUL ONES, NO MATTER WHO ELSE DOES. As I foiled satan's plan of destroying My Son, I will foil his plan of destroying My Faithful Ones. You will see every promise that I made to you come to pass. I have a timetable and calendar for every nation and I also have one for you. I know your comings and your goings, your rising up and sitting down. You have gone through disappointments, devastations and life changing seasons, but with each of these I have been there with you. I have been with you each time you have been in anguish and I have grieved with you. WE ARE CONNECTED!!!

YOU ARE CONNECTED TO ME !!!! I have held every single tear that you have shed, softly in my hands and I have been anxiously awaiting the chance to respond and intervene on your behalf. You feel helpless and frustrated, you have felt burned out and empty with the craving and searching for the passion which was once between us which seems unreachable now. I have good news for you. There are unfulfilled promises, awaiting MY activation, written on your timetable, along with My gifts and calllings that are irrevocable, all by My Sovereignty. I CAN AND I WILL INTERVENE TO RESTORE YOU, BY MY POWER. HEARKEN YOUR EAR TO ME, FOR YOUR DIVINE DESTINY IS ABOUT TO COME ALIVE.

You are never far from MY thoughts and My "suddenlies" are upon you. There remains one final shaking for any who need to make the necessary course correction. Pray, that they heed My call !!!

Olivia Long
Faithbuilders Ministries
Cuero, TX
faithbuildersministries@the-i.net

My Remnant, Holding Up the Standard by Olivia Reitz

My Remnant, Holding Up the Standard
Olivia Reitz - January 8, 2001

"Thou art ... terrible (awesome) as an army with banners." SS 6:4
I have promised in My Word, that before My Son returns again, I will send forth My remnant people who will proclaim the gospel, preparing mankind for My Son's return. The Remnant of God, holding up the standard. An Army terrible with banners. As always, only a remnant, ones who were willing to go through the tests and trials, with the dealings of their God and they will make it through into My Mighty move. A people who I have placed a burning desire within their hearts to see Me face to face. A people who will have Radical Faith, learning this in the wilderness - radical faith in My promises despite their circumstances.

They have been in the process of preparation, under the Potter's skillful hands. I have known precisely the work to be done in each of them to conform them for My purpose. My sanctified Remnant, sanctified in body, soul and spirit, going forth with confidence and boldness - and they will be filled with the glory of the Lord. Ones who have learned to walk by faith. Bearing their crosses, and sometimes not really sure I would take care of them. Where would the money come from? How would the healing come? How could it get easier? So many questions, but their faith has been increasing. You now see more power in resisting temptation when it appears. You find yourselves making choices that are more pleasing to Me and leaving behind your old way of doing things.

My chosen ones, you have been in the wilderness, a retreat of My making and your decision. You have tasted many bitter experiences, for only when you have tasted the darkness, can you discern the true light and only through the purging, can I manifest My power in the midst of you. You are a chosen people, and I 'cannot' have even one Achan remain. You have found out who I truly am and I have been preparing and organizing you to show the world who I AM. You will also proclaim My judgments, for they will still have a day of salvation and time to turn to me, escaping My wrath that is to come.

My chosen ones were asked to leave Babylon and not to worship anyone or anything but Me. In your own human logic, you have even judged the promises of your God, the ones that I have given you. But each step of the way has brought you closer to Me and you are exercising faith instead of human perception. Trusting in Me, knowing that I am working out plans your human perspective cannot understand. Achieving Radical Faith, against all odds, that I will fulfill My promises. They may be different than you had thought, but I will fulfill them. I have seen your hearts, do not be discouraged, for soon the drought will be replenished with My rivers of life. In the twinkling of an eye, you shall be changed, to march forth as a mighty army carrying My standard, banners lifted high.

The enemy is already appearing with seemingly great miracle working power for he intends to deceive even My elect. It is not the first wave of deception to come nor will it be the last. His groundwork has been laid, but I have given you the necessary light to discover his snares. I do not want you to be defeated by even a part of evil no matter how cleverly it is packaged and delivered. I have already networked you with many and at times you have seen when you began to slip and fall, sliding into the darkness, I have given spiritual discernment to some of those I have given to you to do spiritual warfare in the heavenlies in your behalf. For you are a team, one for all and all for one, and that ONE IS ME. My move is mighty and well planned out in every detail, even to the giving of discernment to your linked ones when you have need of it. There is not one jot or tittle that I have left out. And no matter what traps Satan has laid for you, you shall maintain faith in Me. And by faith, you will step out to prepare a people - for salvation, judgment and My Son's return - speaking forth the "pure gospel."

It shall be a time of judgment and a time of blessing, when I shall shake the nations of this earth. All idols shall fall away, for nothing shall stand before Me. Judgment for the nations, judgment for America, whose hands drip of blood ... she who was once faithful - full of justice - and righteousness has rebelled against Me. BUT, My Remnant ... AH YES, My Remnant will survive My judgment on the nations, for it is I who will carry you, sustain you and rescue you. Those who in the wilderness, learned to totally rely on ME! My Remnant shall arise out of the ashes, turning from every idol that has kept them bound to this world. For the world shall be "filled" with the knowledge and glory of the Lord. You are My messengers, you have been hearing a new song, a new message - and the message and the messenger are becoming one. And My messengers will have become "the message." From every nation, you shall arise. A people who do My bidding, for My Name's sake, seeking nothing for themselves. My appointed time is nigh and I will place you in your positions that I have prepared for you. My Remnant, walking throughout the earth, walking IN ME, glorifying ME. It is a new day, a day of Glory, arise My people and walk with Me. Who is she that looks forth like the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army with banners? - MY REMNANT, HOLDING UP THE STANDARD.

Olivia Reitz
email: mreitz@penn.com

I AM a God Who Delivers by Olivia Reitz

I AM a God Who Delivers
Olivia Reitz - January 24, 2001

Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks] for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus. I Thes 5:18
The Lord, your God is with you, He is mighty to save, He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zeph 3:17

To My children in the wilderness, I have said I would deliver you from the fire, for My purpose for you will be fulfilled, in My way and in My time. But you say, "I am in a real mess." My Beloved, I did not save you to leave you in a mess, but to be about your Father's business. Right now, you are going through frustration, worry, fear and confusion. Stress is a real factor in your life, it is "a given" - for I have a great work for you to be doing for Me, and Satan is 'not' going to roll over and overlook that, he is going to put up a fight. The adversary is pouring it on you, prowling "as" a roaring lion, but his roar is really pathetic next to the Lion of the Tribe of Judah.

When the enemy roars, it is to cause fear in the prey. He wants you to know that you are being hunted. He is a predator, and he desires to kill you. My children, do not be ignorant of either his nature or his schemes, for if you are, you are as a sitting duck for his attacks. Do not be deceived, he is very real and at work in this world. He has many faces, some even appearing very lovely and good, but still designed to deceive and defeat you. As Abram made a sacrifice, it was a confirming ceremony, My covenant with Abram. But he also had to drive off the vultures who sought to destroy the sacrifice. My chosen ones, you also made a sacrifice and received My covenant promises. Satan will do everything he can to defile our covenant together, to try to disrupt, divert and tear it apart. You must be alert, watching for if you fail to recognize his activity and his distractions, it will consume both your thoughts and your time away from me. You must drive the vultures away!

I have said "to take heed, lest you fall". If one who was so close to Me gave way to pride and fall into sin, so can you. He was Lucifer 'the shining one' ... but as 'the shining one' he got his eyes off Me, the I AM, who is the very source of "brilliance" and instead of giving Me praise, he became proud and boastful. My Beloved, he is bent on destruction and causing you pain. He is the accuser of the brethren, bringing condemning accusations against you. He wants to malign Me and My plan and to steal your destiny. He seeks to take even one of you - to bring bitterness, jealousy and pride against your brethren. He is deception personified, but you can be very certain that he will be answerable to Me!

So, here you are, in the wilderness - filled with stress. You have been under extreme pressure. My loved ones, people are watching you, both believers and unbelievers, watching how you react under this pressure - what you do or say when the going has gotten rough, and there seems to be no way out. You say that I AM the answer. So, are you drawing them toward you and Me, or away? At the most trying time of your life, what are you saying? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. At this time, when everything is pressing in, some under extreme adversity, what do you say? Do they see that you have every confidence that your God will work it out for your good? Do they see that you have faith in your God?

You want a miracle? Praise Me IN the midst of ALL situations. That's where miracles begin. No ... I have not guaranteed to you a stress-free life, BUT, I have given you A GOD WHO DELIVERS. I AM your overcoming power for stress. I brought over two million of My people out of Egyptian bondage across the Red Sea. I provided food and water for them in the wilderness, clothing and shoes that would not wear out and gave them the land the enemy held. Do you think that I cannot do the same for you? I AM bringing forth My Remnant. But you must be a holy remnant, one dead to the world and Satan's schemes. A remnant of 'overcomers', overcoming Satan's world system. Jesus Christ is your faith and faith brings the victory. Claim your victory, by faith. I have given you My Holy Spirit for strength and victory. I have given you My Word and I have given you My commitment, for I AM a faithful God.

The Lion of the Tribe of Judah is rising to His feet and He is setting out a Roar - a roar to summon HIS 'bold ones' to come forth, mighty as HIS lions, for the night is far spent. At one time, timid as kittens, but now you shall rise as "MY LIONS", Regal in appearance, bold in your God and bold in your walk. I am raising up a people with the power and strength of a lion. Yes, you shall have a mighty roar but you will have "power under control." My lions also shall be predators, seeking out the prey, exercising judgment and justice, having authority over the enemy and all his followers.

You say, "But Lord, I am still in the wilderness, and I am surrounded by troubles, how can I make it"? Haven't I said that My grace is sufficient? Haven't I said that I can make even the wilderness bloom? Be still, My Glorious Beloved, feel My love, for I am singing over you. Remember, My Beloved, I AM A GOD WHO DELIVERS.

Olivia Reitz
email: mreitz@penn.com

Patient Endurance by Olivia Reitz

Patient Endurance
Olivia Reitz - (2001)

"So you, My son, be strong [strengthened inwardly] in the grace that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus. Take [with me] your share of the hardships and suffering [which you are called to endure] as a good soldier of Christ Jesus." 2 Tim 2:1, 3 "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise." Heb 6:15

My Royal Priesthood, you have been walking the path of sacrifice, as did your great and High Priest, Jesus Christ and you have been going through the 'trials' of endurance. I gave you a vision and since you know that it is impossible for Me to lie and that I swear by Myself to fulfill My promises to you, your faith has sustained you. Lately, you have felt that you could not possibly endure one more day - BUT - Because you believed what I said, you have been able to endure through the frustrations, setbacks and disappointments, with an assurance that I WILL bring My Word to pass. Your faith is in your God, not in the visible circumstances that surround you, for you know that anytime you "allow" your circumstances to determine your course, you have taken your eyes off the promise and off ME! As Jacob, you have held on til I would bless you with My Fullness. The mighty promise is within your sight, but even now, I AM beginning to pour out blessings upon MY faithful ones. My Beloved, haven't I said that I would make it bloom in the wilderness? Satan has attempted to keep the blessings just out of your reach and he is trying any deception to make you think you will not recive them. Receive them, by faith - open wide your hands and hearts and receive!

I Am the Living God, and there is never a moment when you need me that I will not be there for you. I know your body grows weary, from time to time, but your "spirit" should rejoice in the midst of suffering weariness. I know your hearts are longing to serve Me in the full promise that I have given you, BUT you "must" patiently endure. My children, this too is preparation, for the time of gross darkness over the earth is fast approaching ... BUT ... My Glory shall rise over you, so that you can see! You came into this and you felt you have lost much - but I, your God - can give you much more than you could ever have lost. Rest assured that anything lost for Me are not losses, they will be more than recompensed. Even in the center of apparent adversity, be assured that ALL things are working together for your good, because of your love for Me. Yes, I CAN and WILL provide "miracles" for you, but Glorious Beloved, it is MY desire that you not just settle for miracles, but to move to a higher realm where you live and walk "each day" - IN MY PRESENCE AND BLESSING, for that is your destiny!

*endurance ... the stamina or lasting quality to press on "in spite of" pain, adversity, fatigue or stress.

"He who serves under the bloodstained banner of Immanuel will have that to do which will call for heroic effort and patient endurance. But the soldier of the cross stands unshrinkingly in the forefront of the battle. As the enemy presses the attack against him, he turns to the stronghold for aid, and as he brings to the Lord the promises of the Word, he is strengthened for the duties of the hour."

Olivia Reitz
email: mreitz@penn.com

A Violent wind by Olivia Reitz Long

March 29, 2001

When suddenly there came a sound from heaven like the rushing of a violent tempest blast, and it filled the whole house in which they were sitting. Acts 2:2
I heard another voice from heaven saying, Come out from her My people, so that you do not share in their sins, neither participate in her plagues. Rev. 18:4

A Violent Wind

I have separated a remnant for Myself, those who have been obedient to My will. My Overcomers, called out for My purpose. I have asked you not to just leave something, but to conquer it. But you found out it was not enough to just come out of it, you had to undergo the treatment of the Holy Spirit - to be cleansed from old religious ideas and influences - before you could understand what I Am doing. For those who chose to not remain standing due to the wilderness pressures, they are cut off from what I am doing.

I am anointing for service, priests and kings, to do great exploits and with power. I shall reveal My Sons of Glory to an amazed world. They will show power unspeakable and be full of glory. You wonder, will you be accepted or be rejected, as My Son was? Be assured of one thing, My Glorious Beloved, creation will welcome you with open arms. The world is about to see a ministry coming forth from the wilderness, bringing the restoration of holiness and truth AND a restoration of all that was lost.

Nothing shall stop My Chosen Ones. And nothing can stand before My judges, for once more I shall have judges in the land. You have wondered if you would ever leave this wilderness? You have My assurance that I have been working out everything for your good! I have a wonderful plan for the world and for you. Plans made in eternity! You shall discover that I have worked out everything in your life out to the tiniest detail.

I have taken out of them, a people for My Name. I will return again, the Tabernacle of David rebuilt - the fullness of My Glory in a people.

Yes, I have called out a people for My Name - delivering, purging, purifying and maturing them, slowly bringing them into the full stature of Jesus Christ. I am calling out My people, bearing My Name, My Nature, My Power and Authority throughout the earth. Kings and Priests after the order of Melchizidek to bring forth My Kingdom to pass on all the earth.

Stand firm, My wilderness people, stand firm - for My promises are sure! You are crossing into the promised land and you shall take the land and the enemy will be put under your feet.

Pentecost was the day the Holy Spirit was given to the disciples and they were empowered to go out to preach the good news. Once again you will hear the blowing of A Violent Wind coming from heaven and My remnant from 'every nation' shall be called forth.

Olivia Reitz
mreitz@penn.com

Children of Destiny by Olivia Reitz

Children of Destiny
Olivia Reitz - (2001)

And therefore the Lord [earnestly] waits [expecting, looking and longing] to be gracious to you, and therefore He lifts Himself up, that He may have mercy on you and show loving kindness to you. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed [happy, fortunate , to be envied] are all those who [earnestly] wait for Him, who expect and look and long for Him [for His victory, His favor, His love, His peace, His joy, and His matchless, unbroken companionship}. O people who dwell in Zion at Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry when He hears it. He will answer you. And though the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide Himself anymore, but your eyes will constantly behold your Teacher. Isaiah 30:18-20
I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life, that you and your descendents may live. And may love the Lord your God, obey His voice and cling to Him. For He is your life and the length of your days, that you may dwell in the land which the Lord swore to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Deut. 30:19-20

My faithful ones, I am calling you into your destiny. You have pondered in your heart, whether this would ever happen, but I have called you to a destiny. That means, My Beloved, it is destined to happen, it's ordained, it's appointed and set apart. This is your day, for you have always been children of destiny and what I have predetermined you to be and to become, according to My Divine Will.

Many of you have been pressed down, in despair and even despondency, feeling that you just can't make it. Let Me remind you that you are children of the light. I have been instructing you daily. Seek my face, even in what you perceive as the minutest of details, for if your heart turns away, you won't hear and you shall be drawn away and worship other Gods and serve them. For those who have ear, let them hear and have eyes to see. I am saying, pay attention and pray for understanding. It might not seem significant, but nothing is minute when I am instructing you. Do not dismiss the tiniest of instructions, press into Me - for if you do not, you cannot be prepared when these things come to pass. You "must be ready and prepared for that moment when I say Come." The time is short, the time of My visitation is at hand. It is a season of birthing and of blessing. Listen, for I am drawing you to Me, for I have called you out as Children of Destiny...

Olivia Reitz
email: mreitz@penn.com

Who Do You Say That I Am? by Olivia Long

Who Do You Say That I Am?
Olivia Long - (2001)

And He asked them, But who do you yourselves say that I am? Peter replied to Him, You are the Christ [the Messiah, the Anointed One]. Mark 8:29
Whether you be Jew or Gentile, you know Me. BUT who do you say that I am? Do you say that I am a prophet, a teacher, a carpenter, a man, a preacher, a rabbi, a physician or a healer? Do you call me Lord and Savior - Yahshuah ... OR do you call me the Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed One?

When I walked this earth, some saw me as John the Baptist, coming to preach repentance. Some saw me as Elijah, when I had the victory over Satan. Some saw Me as a prophet - of driving out demons, of healing the sick and raising the dead. Some knew I "was of God" but yet, they did not fully comprehend who I really was and am! Who do YOU say that I am?

I asked My disciples, men who had committed their lives to follow me, who "people" said I was. Then I asked My disciples who "they" thought I was. My disciple, Peter, said: "You are the Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed One."

Do you believe that I AM THE CHRIST, the MESSIAH, the ANOINTED ONE? For I AM the CHRIST, GOD HIMSELF. BELOVED, when you see Me, you see the Father.

While I walked the earth, many miracles were seen. I walked on water, I raised Lazarus from the tomb, but the greatest miracle that I performed, then- as I do now, was changing sinners into people of GOD. Saul was a murderer, and I changed him into the "greatest of missionaries." Peter was a fisherman, changed into a great apostle. Have you truly received My greatest miracle, have I changed you, desiring to be in My likeness? I have desired you to be My disciples, but to do this, you "must" deny yourself - taking up your cross - and follow Me. You "must" deny your sinful nature, for you cannot desire the pleasures of the flesh, the world - and be denying your sinful nature. How do you deny those desires? By obeying My Word. Not your will, but MY WILL be done. To be My disciple, you must take up your cross. Are you in service to Me? Then bear your cross. Giving all that you've got, to follow Me. For "WHATEVER YOU FOLLOW, DECIDES YOUR COURSE." But be assured, My Beloved, WHATEVER ... you have given up to follow Me ... I LOVE YOU, and it is MY DESIRE TO BLESS YOU, BOTH IN THIS LIFE AND THE LIFE TO COME.

I hate sin, but I have given free will to choose to obey or not to obey Me, but you have to accept the consequences of your choice. Obedience is the key. The world " lies " to you, saying you have the right to do whatever you want to do. Haven't I said that if you love Me, you will keep My commandments? THERE ARE NO EXCUSES, for I have given you the power to "overcome sin and 'every' temptation." I have placed your feet on a path that leads to life. Do you seek to continue on that path, to the place I have prepared for you? For it is not burdensome on this path, because I have given you My Holy Spirit to dwell in your heart, so that you will always be close to Me. Beloved, you CANNOT follow the world and also follow Me, for you must seek MY lifestyle and MY character. Being MY disciple, losing your life for Me and the gospel. Crucifying the sinful nature, so that it is not you that lives, but Me in you. Being My disciple is not easy, for you will find pressures from those around you, even your peers and you " WILL " find persecution. BUT, HAVEN'T I PROMISED YOU REWARD WITH MY GLORY?

Do you believe that I AM eternal, all powerful, all knowing, that I knew you when you were conceived in your mother's womb? That I knew you even before creation? That I have a plan for your life, and that I will reveal it step by step and that My promises to you WILL come to pass? Am I the CHRIST, THE MESSIAH, THE ANOINTED ONE in your life?

WHO DO "YOU" SAY THAT I AM?

Olivia Long
email: LIVJOE@prodigy.net

MY PLUMBLINE by Olivia Reitz Long

April 3, 2006
My Plumbline

Olivia Reitz Long

MY PLUMBLINE
(Behold I will set a plumbline in the midst of My people)
AND MY ROD OF FIRE 

So, this is what the Sovereign Lord says:  See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed.  I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumbline; hail will sweep away your lie and water will overflow your hiding place.  Isaiah 28:16-18

Behold, I come like a thief!  Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed.  Rev: 16:15

"Don't you know that you yourselves, are God's Temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?  If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him; for God's temple is sacred and you are that Temple."  1 Cor: 3:16

Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ Himself?  Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute?  Never!  Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body?  For it is said, the two shall become one flesh.  But he who unites himself with "the Lord" is one with Him in spirit.
1 Cor 6:15-17

For the word of God is living and active.  Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.  Nothing, nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.  Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.  Hebrews 4:12-14

For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.  If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.  Mark 4:22-24

Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven.  Many will say to me on that day, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your Name and in Your Name, drive out demons and perform many miracles?  Then I will tell them plainly, I never knew you.  Away from Me, you evil doer.  Matthew 7:21-23


Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of "My People" and I will come with a Rod of Fire.  The time has come when I will set My plumbline on the wall of My people, determining how upright they truly are "in My sight". It will mean nothing to Me as to how upright many think they are or of how upright they declare themselves to be.  Many see the evil others do but cannot see it in themselves because they have used their own plumbline as a standard in their own lives.

As I held a plumbline up to a wall to My prophet Amos to show My own just how out of kilter they were and if not corrected, their wall would come tumbling down...As it was then, so shall it be now!  I am the same - yesterday, today and forever!

I have said to love ME with all of your heart, with all of your soul and with all of your might!  I have said to love your neighbor as yourselves.  Sadly, many of My  people professing to follow Me, demonstrate a 'faulty' love for others...Oh yes, they "speak the correct words", oh yes, they "speak of Me", they "speak of My commandments", they "speak of love", they speak many "words".... BUT the uprightness of My Plumbline is not there.  Where is My love for even the most despicable of people?  Why the judging of others, even brothers and sisters in the Lord, when judgment is Mine, saith the Lord. To My own, I say ...   Do not be surprised when you bring Me your offerings and they will not be accepted. 

I have sent many of My true prophets to My own, sadly MY prophets are not popular in their own country.   For those who should have listened, they have taken "defensive stands"  for they only see My Prophets coming against them.  If only one will listen and turn away from self-righteousness and truly stand "upright" to My Plumbline, My prophets will truly say it was worth it all.  My Plumbline, to be Christ-Like, to show others that He truly lives In you and Through you and truly standing for righteousness, this is what My own are to be....

Shortly, My own and the world will see changes as never before been seen... BUT FIRST I come to each of you -  and please hear Me, "I WILL COME and the time is not far off" - ponder now how you will measure up to MY plumbline.  Will you be standing upright?  Will you be catering only to me or will you continue to cater to man? Do you seek My attention or do you seek the attention of man and what they have to say?  Are you too busy listening to man who will tell you what you want to hear and listen to what you have to say or are you spending quality time with Me?  Are you giving the appearance to others of My anointing but bringing forth no fruit?   I ask you, who will remain standing acting "IN LINE" to "MY WILL"? How many will heed My message that I have been bringing through a continual line of MY Prophets and not the prophets of man?  How many will see and make the necessary adjustments now?  It will not be your credentials, it will not be the words you speak from your soul, for false plumblines will crumble and fall and soon!  There can only be one plumbline and that is the knowledge of My Son and of Him truly, TRULY operating in and through My own,  standing Upright.  I tell you nothing else will do!

"I am setting a plumbline amidst My people and I will spare them no longer."  Truly, My beloved, examine yourselves and ask yourself ... Who am I truly trying to impress - man or My living God?  Do I care more for what man thinks or believes of me or of what My God thinks and believes of me?"  Do I love My God with all of my heart, with all of my soul and with all of my might?  Do I truly love my neighbor as myself?  Now is the time, the time  to ponder these questions most carefully.   

Do not make the mistake of thinking you still have time, for My Rod of Fire will come swiftly.  I AM coming to cleanse My Temple.  You are the priests of your own temple, take heed, do not be found wanting as the priests were found when I first came to earth.  I am coming with my Rod of Fire to separate those who profess to know Me and follow Me and those who really do...  Many will be left naked and ashamed and will be left behind.  Instead of following My Spirit they have followed their flesh. I will come as a thief, a surprise to you all and many will not be ready for what is to occur.

I am coming with My blazing Rod of Fire and what will remain are two camps from My Temple, one remaining and one to continue on with their destinies In Me.  Many are in dire danger due to the programs, doctrines and ideas of "man"...  It is imperative that you see "now" that it is on My side and My Word that you will stand and not with the popularity of man nor the pride of self.

Great danger and tragedy is coming upon the earth but also the greatest moments of My Glory....  The enemy is poised and ready but nothing escapes your Living God, Nothing!  Take heed, at this moment in time - it is not the danger of the enemy,it is not with the ideas  or thoughts of man, it is not about your own ideas of what is happening, it is not in physical disasters.  Although these things are coming, it is in none of these where your 'attention' should be at this most  crucial moment in time... At this moment, it is not about what any of this can do to you but with what Your God can do to you for I come before the destruction with My rod of fire.

As I judged Eli to be unworthy to remain as High Priest and cut him off, so shall I judge and cut off many who claim to be High Priest of My Temple!  My FINAL PURGING  shall come with a blazing Rod of Fire upon My own...  As I cleansed the physical temple when I first came to earth, I shall now cleanse My Temple which is to be living in you.   I AM Sovereign and I have a sovereign right to choose and I also have the sovereign right to judge.  Sadly, as the priests then had a hearing problem and ignored the warnings, so will many today.  You have heard the message, NOW the MESSENGER is coming.  Many will fall and not be able to "survive" the red hot flames of My rod.  Heed NOW, there will be no time later!

Countless destinies In Me are at stake.  Only a remnant shall move on and My Glory shall be seen in and through them... and ... the world, believers and non shall see My power working through My Beloved.

To My Faithful Ones,  continue to stay close to Me as the enemy would seek to derail you at the last moment... Keep your heads close to My chest as you have been doing and you will see the Glory of the Lord enabling you with My power and anointing - sending you  forth throughout the world. 

You have gone through so much, you have suffered much, lost much.  You have had great suffering and pain in your body.  You have had great suffering and pain in your emotions.  You have been wounded deeply and in pain, even by those who call Me Lord.   You have had great suffering and pain even in your spirit wondering if you will ever 'make My cut'...
The enemy has sought to do you in.  EVEN NOW, you feel as Lazarus, that you are so sick that you will die and that I will not come to save you.  You have thought "but if only you had been here!  Where is My Friend!  Where is the One Who weeps over me?"  My Beloved, I have wept many tears over what has been happening to you but all of this has been preparation for what lies ahead.  My Faithful Ones, even though you don't think you have much hope and faith at times and  even with all your physical, emotional and spiritual pain that you have been going through, it is still My voice that you listen for even at the lowest point in your lives.  In all of your lonliness, you still seek to hear only My voice at this most crucial time in the history of man.  Beloved, I see and hear all.  Hear Me ... I have wept over My Holy City, I have wept in the Garden, I have wept over My friend Lazarus and I have wept over you! Trust Me, as Lazarus, you will see the power that I truly possess when all appears dead and decaying ... 

My Faithful Ones, having gone through every kind of pain and suffering but remaining faithful to Me, trusting the I AM.   Even though you might not believe it ... it is  'you' where I will find "faith in this earth." 

Stand strong for you WILL measure up to My Plumbline. 

Stand strong for you WILL  be left standing as My Rod of Fire comes for the final purging. 
  
Stand strong for you WILL see My promises to you BECOME FACT!

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To My Hurting Daughters by Olivia Reitz Long

To My Hurting Daughters 
Olivia Reitz Long - ( Year unknown )


To My Hurting Daughters My Name Is Immanuel

To My hurting daughters... I have seen your frustrations and I know your questions. My eyes have gone to and fro, looking for someone who was willing to put aside all things and you said "here am I" and then found yourself going through the fire and it's been much hotter than you ever expected. You have known what it is to be in need and you know the hurts of the outcasts for so many times you feel like an outcast yourself.

You have brought to My remembrance My many words and promises to you. My Beloved, I have heard your cries. Know that I have not gone back on My Word, I cannot because I Am bound by My Word. My hands have not been idle. I have been with you through every frustration and pain that has been inflicted upon you, for My Name is Immanuel.

Know, My daughters that I have and Am paving the way, the preparations have been under way for your breakthroughs. Be sensitive to My directions, even to the smallest insignificances, because they are vital! Do not fear that you will miss Me or My direction. You have walked many spiritual miles for Me and have fought many spiritual battles and I AM pleased that even through your own pain you have been there for another sister in need.

You have cried out to Me through your tears and pain telling Me that all seems hopeless in your eyes. Although it seems as though I have forsaken you, KNOW that I Am Immanuel. Although it seems My eye and My hand have not been upon you, KNOW that I AM Immanuel. ... Beloved, I AM aware of All your needs, My eyes are upon them and upon you. Now is the time to hold fast to My promises. Now is the time to hold on to your faith. Although it 'appears' the answers are far off, they are much nearer than you know! Continue to speak words of faith to My daughters.

Continue to stand firm and rejoice in Me. My Beloved, I have breathed My breath into your lives and anything that I breathe my breath into - LIVES!!!! Know that even now, in your pain and even confusion, I AM breathing wellness into My willing vessels. This is the time that you must keep your focus and that focus is ME. Reserve your heart for Me at all costs, for the day is surely coming when those who have chosen to walk with their King through all adversities will see the might and Power of MY strong arm. My daughters, you will see Breakthrough in unprecedented ways and the time of your blossoming forth for ME is SURELY at hand. The time that you have awaited is SURELY upon the horizon in might and power.

You have been learning to rely on ME, and no other, for ALL things! You have been learning to rely on ME for even your very existence in your painful situations. And now, My daughters, "Watch ME move in a mighty way." Watch Me bring forth all those things that I have promised you. Provisions, needs met and your place in My plan. All are coming forth by My hand and because of My Word. I AM speaking forth these words this very hour. As I spoke the Word - the universe came into being. I AM now speaking forth the Word for you!

Behold the goodness of your Lord and Savior, for I can create out of the ugly and unseemly and create something beautiful. Await the appearance of My surprises that I AM placing at your doorstep. Be expectant of the gifts from the I AM launching you into going about your Father's business in a more productive way. Beware of those that tell you times are hard and you will never see the Glory of your God. Beware of those who discourage you from accepting My word into your heart, for truly, I HAVE SPOKEN and truly I will bring forth ALL I have spoken. Put not your trust in another but In Me. I have given you My Word and I have confirmed My Word. NOW, I AM FAITHFUL TO BRING IT TO PASS.

I AM not a man who would look down on His Beloved. Reach forth your hand and receive. Behold, I will give strengthening power to My chosen daughters and I will restore all that you have lost. Today, I AM calling for you to reach forth you hand and receive and as you receive give out to another of My hurting daughters. Give to those you see in need. Give to those who are discouraged. I AM calling for the process to go forth in My Name and by MY power and none shall stop it, for I AM IMMANUEL.

I want you to know these words are truly spoken by the voice of your God. Will you continue to give freely to others of My daughters in need, In My Name? Will you continue to offer a cup of living water to your sisters who are discouraged and are losing hope, even when you are feeling the depths of despair yourself? Truly you ARE receiving from ME, now freely give what you have received.

You knew that I had called you and to set your face as flint in that calling - a calling that is special and unique and one only you can achieve .... It is a high calling and one not to be taken lightly. The preparations have been intense and you have been trained in life's situations. These have not been easy and it has taken great faith. Do you hear me? You, my beautiful daughters, have great faith. My Word says that to those who overcome, I will give a crown of life and you are overcomers and you shall receive your crown. This crown will take many forms and your needs will be met and your calling sure.

My hurting daughters, ALL, I say ALL authority has been given to you. Get mean with the enemy. Do not allow him in the back door for He will rob you of the peace I have given you. You are Mine! My signet ring is upon your finger and My seal upon your forehead. Go - in the authority, GO - in the power of My Name. Let nothing or no-one come between My presence and you. You are mine and I AM jealous over you.

I AM calling you to walk forth as mighty warriors of God. Stand tall and stand strong in ME! I want those around you to see My glory in you. The world is saying , 'aha, aha, where is her God?' - but the world and the church shall see that I AM alive in you, they shall see My Glory and My love in you and upon you. They will see Who I AM and what I can do through My hurting daughters who I WILL bring forth In My Glory and they will see that I AM IMMANUEL in you.

You have waited and waited. You have wondered when will it happen? You have said "When Lord, When?" I say to you, my daughters, Now....now is the day. I AM giving you the desires of your heart and it will be a strong witness to many! You are a testimony and a witness... I AM Immanuel.

My daughters, what I have for you will be hard for you to contain. It will be like a mother giving birth. The blessings will cause you to forget these hard and difficult times. The blessings will be 100 fold, in every area and to those of whom I called you to, they will surely be blessed! You have sowed into My work and you shall reap the harvest. I love giving to My children, I take pleasure in giving to My own. Expect a harvest in all areas ... spiritual, emotional and physical.

I see faith arising in your spirit and it is your faith and trust In Me that will move mountains. Mountains are moving this day because of your faith. Debts are being paid and that which seemed impossible you will see as "possible" with your God. It is time for you to 'soar like the eagle', for nothing, I say NOTHING is impossible with your God. Rise, O' precious daughter of Mine, rise and see the impossible happen. Let no one dissuade you with their words or actions, no-one. Rise and soar O' Daughter of Mine. Let your faith soar for the day of promise is here. Give me first place in your heart always and know that I AM Immanuel, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS.....

You have been in a desperate situation and time. You have tasted the mire and the desperation of many of My daughters. You have felt the desire to give up and you have experienced the feeling of going under. My beautiful servant you have tasted what many are living under....As MY SON took on the sins of the world, so you, My daughters, so you have tasted and taken on desperation... and ... just as you have experienced the desperation you will experience My deliverance. This is your testimony. You will see what I have been accomplishing on your behalf in the spiritual realm now touch you in the natural realm and you will say, Aha, My God was always with me.

My ears are listening for your shouts of joy that will arise for the gates of heaven are opening upon you. My daughters, I AM IMMANUEL!!!

"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son and they will call Him Immanuel, which means, "God with us."