3:13: “Come unto Me now, you who are burdened. Why carry that weight rather than bring it to Me? Are you feeling down, disappointed, weary of your tasks? Spiritually dry, overwhelmed, mistreated? When these feelings wash over you, how quickly do you bring them to Me? Or do you simply let them overtake you? ‘I just need to sleep. Maybe I’ll feel better tomorrow.’ Why think this way, when I am near and ready to help? I know better than you why you are feeling such things. I see the battle in the spirit that you do not. Come to Me IMMEDIATELY. Hear Me on this. I AM with you ALWAYS. For ALL THINGS. Yes, even your day-to-day emotions due to stresses of life. I offer Joy – ALL the time. I AM full of Joy. Ask Me for it when you need it. Turn your eyes to Me and Praise Me. Ask Me to renew you. Put on this way of thinking – walk with Me every moment. Perhaps I, who see all, might have a remedy for your dejection. Perhaps the all-knowing God sees choices you are making that are leading you to your lowered emotions.

“Look to little children with a loving Father. What is the first thing they do when they are feeling tired or sad? They lift their arms up, wanting to be held. Then burrow their face into the father’s chest. This is what I invite you to do with Me.

“This invitation is much larger than My desire to hold you in the moment. I AM inviting you to build within yourself the habit of turning to Me first in ALL things. Walk through your day – and night – with Me at ALL times. I will teach you when to rest, HOW to rest. I will teach you how to fight. I will teach you ALL things.

“You turn to Me for the ‘big things.’ Don’t forget Me in the small, the mundane, the daily tasks you find as drudgery. ‘Give Me your ALL’ includes your ‘small.’ Nothing in your life is small to Me. In your day-to-day moments, I have much to teach you. Your faith is built on the day-to-day as you train your eyes to look to Me.

“Come to Me – at ALL times – and I will give you rest.”
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Notes:

Matthew 11:28: “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

John 17:13: [Jesus, praying to the Father for His disciples.] “But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves.”

Colossians 2:6: So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him.

Psalm 32:8: I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.

Philippians 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

Psalm 121:1-3: I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.

2:16: “Darkness gives way to light. Always. I AM light. Am I ever about darkness? Do I ever cause darkness? Mine is the day, Mine is the night. Yes. Did I call night into being at the creation of your earth? Or did I push darkness aside by creating a light to fall over the world?

“Darkness is the natural state of absence of My Presence. My Presence IS Light. I always push darkness away. I created the sun, the moon and stars. These are frequencies of light. Yet I rule the darkness. I rule it by allowing it to Be, untouched by My Light. Ocean depths are dark. Yet I designed creatures to live in them. Night is the absence of your sun, yet My moon and stars cut through the blackness. I designed certain creatures to roam about in the night. There is no place on earth or in space that is not filled by My Presence. Yet there are places I choose to remain without light. I RULE ALL.

“Spiritual darkness, too, is the absence of My Light. I AM the Light of the World. I choose spiritual darkness for no one. Man chooses it – by rejecting and refusing My Light. Light overcomes darkness. Yes. But man can choose to hold back that Light within his own soul by refusing Me.

“Do you see the immense Power of the choice I have given mankind?

“Think on this. It is one of My great mysteries.

“Pride within man causes him to reject My Light. Every person therefore would remain lost – BUT GOD. I designed each person’s spirit to long for My Light in a world now oppressed by spiritual darkness. Your spirit lived in Me before I knit it together with a body. Your spirit remembers My Light and yearns for it. Only My Light can satisfy that yearning – although man tries to satisfy it through earthly things. A dark spirit is one that rejects the Light I created it to be. When you accept My Gift of Redemption and Salvation, your spirit is flooded with My Light.

“Even then, your Choice remains. You can choose to hold back from Me pieces of your soul. Sinful desires, hurts of the past, unwillingness to forgive, aspects of your life you choose to rule yourself – such parts of yourself will lack the flooding of My Light and Healing.

“Do you see why I constantly invite you to give Me your ALL?

“Do you see why I describe Myself as a ‘jealous God?’

“Think on these things, these mysteries of light and darkness. And re-examine yourself and your choices.

“My LIGHT awaits.”
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Notes:

Psalm 74:16: Yours is the day, Yours also is the night; You have prepared the light and the sun.

Genesis 1:1-5: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day.

Psalm 139: 7-12: Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the dawn, if I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, Even there Your hand will lead me, and Your right hand will lay hold of me. If I say, “Surely the darkness will overwhelm me, and the light around me will be night,” Even the darkness is not dark to You, and the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are alike to You.

John 8:12: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Acts 17:26-28:  “…and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation, that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.’”

I Corinthians 2:12: “What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us.”  

Exodus 34:14: …you shall not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.

Ephesians 5:8-11:  …you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light (for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them.

1:59: “I have a story to tell you. A story of love and peace. A story of fighting. A story of rest in Me.

“This story begins at sundown. Night shadows creep in. The air chills. A blast is heard in the heavens that fills the earth. Fierce wind follows, sweeping over every thing on earth. The air fills with dread and excitement. All that lives looks to the sky. A lion roars over the Earth. Some scream in panic, others freeze in shock. These are they who do not know Me or are not ready for My coming. My People, My ekklesia, fill with excitement and joy. All fall to their knees under the weight of My Presence. The King has come to judge and reward.

“Examine yourself at this moment. What do you feel at hearing this story? Can you say ‘The nearness of God is my good?’ Are you filled with wonder and joyful anticipation? Or are you filled with a dread you’ve never known at the thought of facing the Living God? Or do you scoff and say, ‘A fairy tale?’

“It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the Living God – for those who do not know Me. My hands are burning fire – and warm rain. Melting fear – and irrepressible joy. Cold chains – and wild freedom. Death – and vibrant eternity. Pulsing regret – and purified HOPE.

“WHAT FILLS YOU IN THE HEARING OF THIS STORY?

“I speak to you of your NOW. If My story brings to you anything but pure joyous anticipation – examine yourself. Bring to Me what would shame you and cause you dread. I have work for you to do NOW. Life for you to live NOW. Think on this future – and live accordingly NOW.

“Amen.”
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Notes:

Psalm 98:9: …He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.

Matthew 16:27: For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.

Revelation 22:12: “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to reward each one as his work deserves.”

Psalm 73:28: But as for me, the nearness of God is good for me; I have made the Lord God my refuge, so that I may tell of all Your works.

Hebrews 10:31: It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Luke 19:31: And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, “Do business with this until I come back.”

Ephesians 4:1: Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called.

As I looked at the date this morning I was struck by the numbers: 2/22/25. Four twos in a row, followed by a five. This reminded me of Isaiah 22:22, which has been a mainstay verse for America these past five years: “Then I will set the key of the house of David on his shoulder. When he opens no one will shut, when he shuts no one will open.” In this season, this verse has spoken to the rising of the new Ekklesia in God’s power and might–to declare against evil and call in righteousness. This verse is reflected in the New Testament as Jesus speaks to His disciples in Matthew 18:18: “Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” As for the five–this is the number for grace. So: 2/22/25 speaks to me of our power through Christ’s blood and His grace toward us.

I then went back to read God’s words on the 22nd of each month during 2024 and into January 2025. His word one month ago leapt out at me as it, too, reflects the call and promises of Isaiah 22:22 and Matthew 18:18. God speaks of His church now rising up as His Ekklesia, as He always intended us to be. (In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said, “…upon this rock I will build My ekklesia–and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Jesus chose a Greek word that in His day referred to a called-out group of citizens who gathered in a public place to deliberate and make governing decisions.) Here is a repost of the word from January 22, 2025:

1:03: “Do not think their end is in sight. The evil will be with you forever on earth. It’s not that they will cease to exist. They will simply have no power over you.

“I speak of days ahead, when My Church walks in My Holiness and Power, unencumbered by the wiles of Satan. He is a conquered foe. He has no power but what man gives him. My risen Ekklesia, walking as I have always called them to walk, will not be tempted by him, nor deceived. He will be quickly vanquished by their command.

“This is your future, America.

“Arise now, Ekklesia, My Governing Body, and take command of evil. Look at what you have already accomplished. Many of the plans of the evil have been held back by your prayers and declarations. Your FAITH holds Satan’s plans in check. Your actions, based upon My commands of what must be done, My words to you that reveal their plans – charting a course for your prayers. This is why you MUST have ears to hear what I tell you. There is no strategic plan for fighting evil’s plans without hearing My words of strategy. I give you all that you need, if you will only listen and follow. The church who believes I no longer speak is a church without power, indeed. They have My written word for a blueprint for living, but no current battle plan for what the enemy is doing in the moment. This will STOP. An Ekklesia who does not listen to its commander for warfare is no Ekklesia at all. You cannot preempt evil when you know nothing of its plans. You can only react when those plans suddenly strike.

“Look ahead now, America. I will give you strategy. I will reveal your enemy’s plans that you can thwart them with your words. You have no power of yourselves. But with My Blood, you have POWER unstoppable that makes demons flee. Look to Me, listen to Me, then obey. Evil’s grip will continue to fall. Recompense will come to those who have fought against you. Just reward – for the wicked and for the righteous. Your future is bright. It now shimmers before you. Follow my lead – to GLORY.”
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Notes:

I John 5:4-5: For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Ephesians 6:10-11:  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

John 16:33: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Isaiah 30:21: Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Hebrews 2:14: Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.

Luke 10:19: “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.”

1:58: “Great is our God. Sing it, America – great is our God! From the mountains to the valleys, His name is to be praised.

“Come walk with Me now, America. See where I take you – My first among the nations to be set free. Your fight is not yet over. The peak of it is to come. The pinnacle of your fight – and Mine. You will need your feet planted firmly in Me, your eyes fastened on Me, your ears listening to My commands for each moment. Such a position of Faith will guard you in the shaking, will keep you from being shaken.

“I need My People firm in the storm so you can help others who have not prepared. When they hear your declarations of faith and see your calm amid the storm, they will come to you for answers. Open your mouth wide and speak My Truth to them. I will fill your mouth with My words. Be a beacon of light, MY Light. I have planted you to help those around you. Great Harvest will come from the storm, for I will make Myself known in ways undeniable.

“Your greatest days are ahead of you, America. You shall be My witness to the nations – as your covenant with Me decrees. My Name is a Strong Tower. People will run to Me to be saved. They will need guidance and nurturing. They will need My steadying Hand – seen through you. They will need My Words of Wisdom – spoken through you. Arise, My People in America, and be My Beacon of Light to the world. I NEED YOU TO SHINE. Amen.

“Amid the battle, you will have struggles of your own. Bring them to Me without delay. I will give you the Power to quench each burning arrow of your enemy as you fight My Battle for America. You cannot allow yourself to be distracted. Let your heart SOAR in faith of WHAT I WILL DO. These battles will be your finest moment yet, My Army of Light and Truth. Hear these words once more – I SHALL SAVE AMERICA. Victory in the storm is already secured. So stand fast no matter what you see around you – and know that I have sent myriads of angels to fight with you. You shall empower them with your words of faith to Me, for they obey My words flowing through you. YOUR VICTORY IS ASSURED. Hear these words from Me. Plant them in your heart. You will NEED them in the stormy days ahead. I will be your port in the storm and your final resting place when it has passed. Remember to PRAISE Me at all times, for this will be your security and endurance.

“I AM a Just God. I will repay the wicked for their deeds. I will honor My Army of valiant Spirit Warriors. And I will use you to bring in My Harvest. Your life, the life of your nation, will never be the same, for no one can see the deeds I will do for you and remain unchanged. The Fire of My Glory requires a response. Many who have not known Me, even purposefully rejected Me, will be brought into My Kingdom. And My Warriors who have fought this battle will be highly elevated, for I will pour greater wisdom and understanding of Myself into you.

“Do you hear the drum beat of this apex battle? Gear up, My People, for the fight of your life – and call down My Glory upon you. This shall be America’s finest hour yet.

“All honor and praise to God, the Great Commander who keeps His Word to the last detail. He is Worthy to be praised forever. Amen.”
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Notes:

Psalm 16:8: I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

Psalm 81:10: “I, the LORD, am your God, who brought you up from the land of Egypt; Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.”

America’s covenant with God declared April 29, 1607 at Cape Henry: “We do hereby dedicate this Land and ourselves to reach the people within these shores with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to raise up Godly generations after us, and with these generations, take the Kingdom of God to all the earth. May this covenant of dedication remain to all generations as long as this earth remains, and may this land, along with England, be Evangelist to the world. May all who see this cross remember what we have done here, and may those, who come here to inhabit, join us in this covenant and in this most noble work that the Holy Scriptures may be fulfilled. From these very shores, the Gospel shall go forth, not only to this New World, but the entire world.”

Proverbs 18:10: The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

Ephesians 6:16: In addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Psalm 103:20: Bless the Lord, you His angels, mighty in strength, who perform His word, obeying the voice of His word!

Psalm 34:1-2: I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul will make its boast in the Lord. The humble will hear and rejoice.

Psalm 98:2, 7-9: The Lord has made known His salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations…Let the sea roar and all it contains, the world and those who dwell in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.