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Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
As I was praying today I felt something move deep inside my heart so I closed my eyes and focused within my own spirit and I heard Father say : Come and eat!
I looked up and I was once again taken into a vision I had many years ago. The vision was the same as before. I appeared in front of a banquet table that was miles long and very wide. I stood before the table with a little baby spoon and a little tiny baby plate that looked like a toy.
Just as before I heard these words: Why did you come with those tiny utensils and that tiny plate? I replied; I’m sorry my Lord, I guess I forgot. He laughed and once again handed me a spoon the size of a shovel and a fork big as a hayfork. He said, you’ve been eating at the pig trough of the world too long and need to come here to feed your spirit.
So as I stood there looking at the food, I heard beautiful music and laughter and joy was overflowing and I remembered well being here before and was not ashamed but kind of wondering why I didn’t come here every day to eat.
Sometimes in life we let things get in the way. I have been busy working on many music projects and other chores. I also have many people who I pray for daily and I try to encourage every day who share their problems with me and sometimes I forget that I’m supposed to unload those burdens on Jesus and should only bear them long enough to bring them to him.
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
As I was praying today I felt something move deep inside my heart so I closed my eyes and focused within my own spirit and I heard Father say : Come and eat!
I looked up and I was once again taken into a vision I had many years ago. The vision was the same as before. I appeared in front of a banquet table that was miles long and very wide. I stood before the table with a little baby spoon and a little tiny baby plate that looked like a toy.
Just as before I heard these words: Why did you come with those tiny utensils and that tiny plate? I replied; I’m sorry my Lord, I guess I forgot. He laughed and once again handed me a spoon the size of a shovel and a fork big as a hayfork. He said, you’ve been eating at the pig trough of the world too long and need to come here to feed your spirit.
So as I stood there looking at the food, I heard beautiful music and laughter and joy was overflowing and I remembered well being here before and was not ashamed but kind of wondering why I didn’t come here every day to eat.
Sometimes in life we let things get in the way. I have been busy working on many music projects and other chores. I also have many people who I pray for daily and I try to encourage every day who share their problems with me and sometimes I forget that I’m supposed to unload those burdens on Jesus and should only bear them long enough to bring them to him.
Lately I got a little bogged down in so many things and helping so many people that I forgot to feed myself what I need to stay strong. Sometimes, my inner Martha puts Mary in a headlock and drags her away to make grilled cheese sandwiches instead of sitting at the Shepherds feet feeding on real food. I even became physically ill for a couple of weeks and couldn’t seem to shake it until I took a few days and just rested. I shouldn’t have gone too long without the fellowship meal that we all have prepared for us. Father reminded me that even Jesus had to go away alone to get spiritual nourishment.
So I listened to the music and fixed my plate and walked a little ways from the table and sat under a beautiful tree and listened to the heavenly music. I sat for awhile and soaked in the joy and the delight. I took a big bite of the bread and drank from a a light blue cup. The water in the cup was so sweet like wine but was crystal clear. While reclining under the tree some birds landed in the tree and began to sing in tune with the music that was playing. I got so relaxed that I fell asleep under the tree and sometime later I woke up back in my van by the lake where I was praying.
So I spoke to Father and told him that I am so sorry for missing out on his hospitality and asked him to please remind me every day to take time to come eat and fellowship with him. As I did he spoke to me and asked me to listen and write and share his words with all of you. Here are his words, He said:
My lovely ones; are you tired? Is your soul weary and worn? Does every day seem the same and has life become more of a burden than a blessing? I am your answer.
Here is the problem, your mind and body feed on whatever you set your mind to. If you constantly are bombarded with negative thoughts and problems then those things will choke your life out and can eventually kill your physical body if you let them.
Just as David wrote: If you are surrounded by enemies such as problems or negative thoughts or fears or any other problem in life the only way around it is over it. You must come to the table I set for you. Forget your enemies and come eat. You must come lay down in the green pastures and sit beside the still waters. You must follow your shepherd if you want peace. So many of my people have let social media become their shepherd and they never find peace. You must take time to shut everything down even if it seems what you are doing with your time is good, it still gets in the way of our fellowship.
My loved ones; I made you in my image and likeness. Your imagination is my imagination. If you close your eyes and imagine this place of rest it will become more real to you than your surroundings. Even if you can’t see it at first keep imagining it until the eye of your imagination becomes as clear as the eyes of your spirit. As it is written: You are seated with me in heavenly places. Even if you can't see it. It is still the truth.
If you will sanctify your imagination then your eyes will be clear and you will see heaven as it really is: Right inside you. Cast down every imagination that exalts itself fighting for your attention and close the door and ask me to show you the secret place.
You were instructed in scripture to only think about things that are lovely and pure, so anything else needs to be sent away. When you have a negative thought pretend it is a small cloud and blow it away with your breath and soon the skies of your mind will be filled with peaceful clouds full of joy and laughter. Never forget that all things that exist began in imagination. So when someone says it’s just your imagination remind them that in my imagination was the beginning of all things.
So my beautiful ones; take time to come to my table. Leave your cares behind and find a quiet place and relax. Will you at least give me a much time as you give your social media devices? Do you really think you will gain anything from outside that my Spirit inside you doesn’t already know?
Find a place that makes you happy. Some can lock out the world in a crowd of people. Some need a lake or a quiet place. Some need a drive through the country or a fishing boat, and some need to lock themselves in quiet room, so do whatever makes you happy. Find a place that brings you peace and joy.
In my presences is fullness of joy just as it was written in the scriptures. I am always everywhere present. I live in you but sometimes you don’t. You live everywhere but inside. So come inside. Rest in my presence and let me feed you and give you joy. The table is set. Please come eat!
These are the words He gave me to share with you today.
I hope you are encouraged by these words.
Until next time,
Grow Rich in His Grace,
I love you all,
Michael
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So I listened to the music and fixed my plate and walked a little ways from the table and sat under a beautiful tree and listened to the heavenly music. I sat for awhile and soaked in the joy and the delight. I took a big bite of the bread and drank from a a light blue cup. The water in the cup was so sweet like wine but was crystal clear. While reclining under the tree some birds landed in the tree and began to sing in tune with the music that was playing. I got so relaxed that I fell asleep under the tree and sometime later I woke up back in my van by the lake where I was praying.
So I spoke to Father and told him that I am so sorry for missing out on his hospitality and asked him to please remind me every day to take time to come eat and fellowship with him. As I did he spoke to me and asked me to listen and write and share his words with all of you. Here are his words, He said:
My lovely ones; are you tired? Is your soul weary and worn? Does every day seem the same and has life become more of a burden than a blessing? I am your answer.
Here is the problem, your mind and body feed on whatever you set your mind to. If you constantly are bombarded with negative thoughts and problems then those things will choke your life out and can eventually kill your physical body if you let them.
Just as David wrote: If you are surrounded by enemies such as problems or negative thoughts or fears or any other problem in life the only way around it is over it. You must come to the table I set for you. Forget your enemies and come eat. You must come lay down in the green pastures and sit beside the still waters. You must follow your shepherd if you want peace. So many of my people have let social media become their shepherd and they never find peace. You must take time to shut everything down even if it seems what you are doing with your time is good, it still gets in the way of our fellowship.
My loved ones; I made you in my image and likeness. Your imagination is my imagination. If you close your eyes and imagine this place of rest it will become more real to you than your surroundings. Even if you can’t see it at first keep imagining it until the eye of your imagination becomes as clear as the eyes of your spirit. As it is written: You are seated with me in heavenly places. Even if you can't see it. It is still the truth.
If you will sanctify your imagination then your eyes will be clear and you will see heaven as it really is: Right inside you. Cast down every imagination that exalts itself fighting for your attention and close the door and ask me to show you the secret place.
You were instructed in scripture to only think about things that are lovely and pure, so anything else needs to be sent away. When you have a negative thought pretend it is a small cloud and blow it away with your breath and soon the skies of your mind will be filled with peaceful clouds full of joy and laughter. Never forget that all things that exist began in imagination. So when someone says it’s just your imagination remind them that in my imagination was the beginning of all things.
So my beautiful ones; take time to come to my table. Leave your cares behind and find a quiet place and relax. Will you at least give me a much time as you give your social media devices? Do you really think you will gain anything from outside that my Spirit inside you doesn’t already know?
Find a place that makes you happy. Some can lock out the world in a crowd of people. Some need a lake or a quiet place. Some need a drive through the country or a fishing boat, and some need to lock themselves in quiet room, so do whatever makes you happy. Find a place that brings you peace and joy.
In my presences is fullness of joy just as it was written in the scriptures. I am always everywhere present. I live in you but sometimes you don’t. You live everywhere but inside. So come inside. Rest in my presence and let me feed you and give you joy. The table is set. Please come eat!
These are the words He gave me to share with you today.
I hope you are encouraged by these words.
Until next time,
Grow Rich in His Grace,
I love you all,
Michael
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