Prophetic Worship

The Overshadowing – Karen Austin

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In the book of Luke, we read of Holy Spirit coming upon and overshadowing Mary which resulted in the God seed of Jesus deposited into her womb. “The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35

It is only through intimacy that anything is birthed. Within our spirit is the womb of heaven. It is where eternal seeds of destiny have been sown in our spiritual womb. It was the same Holy Spirit that hovered over Mary and impregnated her with spiritual seed that has impregnated you with your dreams and destiny. It is this dream that you hold onto, even though it may not have yet manifested. It is this dream that serves as a compass to your destiny. It is not too late. You are not disqualified because of your gender or your age. You are not disqualified if your family is not walking with your spiritually. Your dream and desires have not been cancelled. In the realm of eternity, His promises are eternal.

So what gets in our way of seeing heaven manifest? He once said to me that the enemy wants to entangle you with the world, while I want to intertwine you with the heavenly. I wasn’t aware there was much of a difference between the two words and had to the difference between entangle and intertwine. Here is what I found:

ENTANGLE: A tangled, twisted mess, not easily separated, to make confused, caught in a net, cause to get involved in something in a way that makes it difficult to escape, conflicts, examples: stress, conflicts with others, impatience, anything that takes you out of peace and joy.

Can you see how the enemy does this in your life?

INTERTWINE: Twisted together like threads of cotton, lover’s limbs interwoven together, closely related as family; a metaphor – getting married, thread of life tangled together, very closely involved.

Truth be told, we are so much more intertwined with the things of the spirit than we imagine!

2 Corinthians 4:18 “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

I am sure all of us have experienced cooking something too long and the food became crusty and stuck to the pan. If we then filled the pan with water and let it sit awhile, the food that was stuck and hard became soft and easily removed. This was my life many years ago before I yielded to the wooing of Holy Spirit to come and spend time in His Presence.

I was crusty and shut down emotionally. I had endured many hurts, disappointments, rejection and had hardened my heart to everything…even receiving love…even to God. It was in this place of intimacy, many tears of healing were shed. Much of the time, not a word was said…but He read my tears and knew my desperation to be healed emotionally. It is so vital to spend intimate time in His presence for it is the place of transformation.

Holy Spirit began to woo me, in that place of intimacy to learn of Him, of His goodness, His tenderness and His fiery love for me. This was not only my journey to healing but also began my journey in becoming more aware of the spirit realm interacting in my life.

He is inviting every one of us on a journey to learn how we can more cooperate with Holy Spirit. There is so much that He desires to share with us. Let’s choose to yield to Him and become atmosphere changes for the Kingdom! Light truly does overcome darkness!

In the Process of the Mundane, the Spectacular Happens – Frank Work

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In the process of the mundane, the spectacular will happen. So don’t give up and don’t lose hope. Every day is a new day in Him. Every day is a new and bright opportunity to know a little more of the character of Jesus. In Him all things are made new, and that includes your new day. So don’t be surprise in the middle of your day, when you’re feeling as though you’re walking with lead shoes, and the world is spinning slower, in that very moment, I believe something wonderful can and will happen. Something that will enrich your spirit, and bring joy to your heart. Remember what King David did when he thought all was lost? When the city of Ziklag was burned to the ground and his family carried away? He responded by strengthening himself in the Lord, then he petitioned the Lord to seek His council and guidance. We can do the same, and even more. 1 Sam 30: 6-8 speaks of what David did;

6 Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.

7 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, “Please bring the ephod here to me.” And Abiathar brought the ephod to David. 8 So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?”

And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.”

For we have the power of the most High residing within us. His Holy Spirit is alive and active and continues to move and intercede on our behalf. Strengthen yourself in the Lord, find solace in the shadow of His wings. Take joy in knowing that the Lamb of God, whose blood cover each of us, is rejoicing with our heavenly Father, that one day we will enter into paradise with Him. For those that know Him as Lord and Savior, will have their names written in the Lambs book. Rejoice I say and look to your Savior and Redeemer. Repeat His mighty name! Let the words flow and resound through the onslaught of the enemies attacks. Answer the enemy’s plans with worship and praise! Praise Jesus! Praise the Lamb that was slain! Praise the Lover of our souls! Praise the Holy One of God!

God is Dealing With Idols – Karen Austin

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While on a prayer call tonight, Holy Spirit led me to 1 Samuel 5:1-5 “After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. Then they carried the ark into Dagon’s temple and set it beside Dagon. When the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, there was Dagon, fallen on his face on the ground before the ark of the Lord! They took Dagon and put him back in his place. But the following morning when they rose, there was Dagon, fallen on his face on the ground before the ark of the Lord! His head and hands had been broken off and were lying on the threshold; only his body remained. That is why to this day neither the priests of Dagon nor any others who enter Dagon’s temple at Ashdod step on the threshold.”

What I sensed He was showing me was He has been trying to deal with our idols, but we keep putting them back in place. Now He is coming to us in our times of being shut away to deal with the things we have allowed to become idols in our lives. But this time, if we allow Him, He is cutting off the head and the hands of our idols. Biblical meaning of the head deals with the seat of reason and intellect. The head is the one who is leader. Biblical meaning of the hand represents control, ownership and power. So in this time, all the things that were as idols in our lives, He wants to disarm.

He has been showing me mindsets I had that were just a little out of line with His. He also has been showing me things that I didn’t realize before that I had put in place of His desires.

When we have idols in our lives, we cannot see Him clearly.1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.”His ultimate goal in every one of us is to be conformed into His image as mature sons. Thus the reason of His desire for the destruction of idols we keep putting back in place in our lives.

The other thing He highlighted to me was the word “threshold” in the scripture reference I began with. We have to cross over a threshold as a way of entrance and a way of exit. We have crossed the threshold into this season one way, but His intent for you and for me is for when we cross over the threshold to come out of this season, we will be like Him!

Keep Your Eyes Upon The Lord – Karen Austin

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Keep your eyes upon Me. For as I said in My Word, there will be wars and rumors of wars. Know that wars can come in many different forms but they are all a plan to steal, kill and destroy. I have given you My Word as an anchor for your soul. I have given you My Spirit to lead, to teach and to instruct you in the ways of life and the path that you are to follow. Consider My Word. Consider My way. Consider the promptings of My Spirit.

For My way is peace. My way is love. My way is always for you to prosper: spirit, soul and body. My way is to lead you through life’s circumstances in a way to bring you into a place of becoming a mature son. Know My plans for you are always good.

So look not to the shaking of the world, even your nation. These things must take place for I am aligning all things, all things, for these last days. The script has already been written. The battle plan has already been drawn out and you are a part of this end-time victorious army.

The Moment the Bridegroom see’s His Bride – Karen Austin

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A few years back while in prayer I entered a vision where I was an observer of a wedding that was about to take place in a small church. The room was full of guests who came to witness the joining of this couple to become one. There was such joy and excitement in the air!

The bride was at the threshold just getting ready to enter the sanctuary. She was wearing a beautiful white gown with many sequins. As she took her first step into the sanctuary, she looked to the front where her bridegroom stood. It was then their eyes met. It was as if there was no one else in the room. They only had eyes for each other.

It was then my understanding was opened to know that the bridegroom was Jesus, our Bridegroom King. The bride was the Bride of Christ. There was such love between Jesus and His Bride. It was evident to all how deeply in love they were. As they locked gaze upon each other, I could see fiery love and light coming from His eyes to His Bride. With each step she took, as she slowly walked up the aisle, her dress became brighter and brighter reflecting His light. The people in the pews began falling over because the power of that radiant love and brightness of light between the Bride and her Bridegroom overcame them.

As she got to the altar, they stood face to face, Jesus then removed the veil from His Bride. No longer did she see in part. Her eyes were opened to see Him as He is! The officiant of the wedding was the Father. With such joy, He then presented His Bride to His Son, Jesus.

Holy Spirit revealed to me that each of us are as a sequin on the gown of the Bride of Christ. As we fix our eyes upon our Beloved, our magnificent obsession, our light becomes brighter and brighter, even as we become more pure of heart. I then heard these words, “How long it takes the Bride to get up the isle to meet her Bridegroom, it is up to her.” We must be about making ourselves ready to meet Him. We must endeavor to put aside all that would defile us. [Ephesians 5:25-27, 2 Peter 3:11-12, Revelation 19:8], 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 19:7-8]

“And The Spirit and The Bride are saying, ‘Come’, and let him who hears, say, “Come”, and let him who thirsts come and take the water of life without charge.” Revelation 22:17 Aramaic Bible

The Blueprints of God – Karen Austin

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Many have a sense of purpose, but have not pursued their purpose with Me. They have seen their purpose through the eyes of others; how others minister; how others speak or pray; through others who have said “This is how it has to be done and this is how you “get there””.
Man’s blueprints, even the best blueprints, can never create that which is of the Spirit, for My thoughts are much higher than mans. Books have been written on how to achieve your purpose. While these can be helpful to point you in the right direction, your individual unique purpose can only be found with Me. Your purpose was birthed by the Spirit and can only be fully revealed by the Spirit.
I have the path already carved out for you. All your life’s experiences have been preparation for the purpose that I have created you. For My path is the path of a trail blazer, which ultimately leads you to the mountain of God.This is where My Presence, My anointing encompass all that you are, as it was with Moses on Mt. Sinai. For each gift, each calling, must be saturated with My Presence. It is here that it will never become routine, become stagnant, for I am always moving, always creating. There is always life where I am. When you got off your path following the ways of man, life will not be there.
Hungry seekers shall be drawn into this place and in this place I shall reveal My dreams for them, restore lost vision, heal hearts and even heal bodies so they may fulfill My vision for them. Here I will meet with those I draw. Know there will be some who will come to try and present their vision and want you to go down the path they want you to go, but you must remain single-vision with the calling I have placed within you from the beginning. Man may confirm what I have placed in your heart, but he cannot create it. No two callings manifest in exactly the same way, so know that you are uniquely and beautifully made. Your purpose will reflect who I am and how I have created you.

The Five Who Were Wise – Karen Austin

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Be not as the five foolish virgins who did not discern the times and allowed their oil supply to run dry [Matthew 25]. But be as the wise, who kept lit the fire of passion for their Heaven Bridegroom. Keep your oil fresh by giving of what you have received. For any stream that does not continue to flow out into others will become stagnant. My treasures and My gifts were meant to be given. For what is a gift, but that which is meant to be given.

Many, many are waiting to be touched by My goodness, which will lead many to repentance. Many souls are searching for truth. I AM TRUTH! I AM LIFE! I AM GOOD! And I live inside you! Freely you have received. Freely give. [Matthew 10:8] For each of you have a measure of My goodness within you. As you give, more will be given to you. Be as the wise servant who did not bury his talent. As he gave, more was given [Matthew 25:14-30].

Each man who has ever lived was given a measure of time on this earth. [Ecclesiastes 3:1-8] Time is ticking away. I am coming quickly, but there is much yet to be done. Many have yet to come into My Kingdom. Do you hear the sound of time ticking..passing quickly? I want you to hear so you will realize the seriousness of working while it is still day.

For it shall happen that the light of My Presence shall be removed from the earth all that will be left will be gross darkness – the darkest of days. Oh, but My desire is that none should perish. [2 Peter 3:9]

Everyday look for opportunities that I present to you to bring My Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven. Be wise with your time, for this is My time to move as never seen before upon this earth. Demonstrations of My Power, My Might, My signs and wonders will be seen in the Heavens and in the earth.

Fear not, for I am with you and I am in you to fulfill My purposes upon this earth. Know that this time for you shall be glorious for I will keep you, says the Lord.

The Flame of the Lord – Karen Austin

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Think it not strange the things that I said to My people Israel, I say to My people today. For in My Word are hidden truths for that time and also truths for the day in which you live. For My word is a living thing and encompasses things of yesteryear as well as things today. The Word of My power worked yesterday and it works today, all by the hands of those who stand in righteousness, purity and meekness.

I say in the days to come, you shall see the flame of the Lord arise upon My people and they shall become flaming swords in My hand dispersing My power and My judgment upon that which seeks to hinder My way. I have not withheld that which you need and will need in the coming days. The sun is going down upon the earth and darkness shall be all around. But upon you shall be the brightness of My rising. My people who have sold out to Me shall be the only brightness the land shall see. Those who love evil will try to extinguish the light, but they shall shine yet seven times brighter! For I am the light in their midst.

Shrink not back from that which I call you. For as you walk in that which I have assigned to you – you walk in Me also. For I have gone before you and I shall make your way plain. For there shall be no darkness that can hide My path from you. Know that My path is a sure path that will lead you into that which I have for you and those who are with you. Do not allow the dust of the world and the weight of it to weigh you down. All hope is found in Me for I am the God of ALL hope! Many in this hour will become hopeless, but I am raising you up as beacons of hope – trophies of My grace. You shall shine brightly with My truth and because of that brightness of My light upon you, many will be drawn to you for a word of hope and encouragement.

You shall be dispensers of My grace, My truth and My mercy unto man and through this shall be a dispensation of healing such as you have never seen in your generation! For as people come, their whole house shall be swept clean by My righteous right hand and My very virtue shall flood their entire being. It shall be as I have already established in My Word – whole – spirit, soul and body.

A sanctified people ready to cross over into the New day – a people of covenant, a people of dedication, a people of honor unto Me. These shall be My shining bright ones who shall illuminate the way for many.

It will be the people that do know their God that will shine ever brighter and do great exploits. Daniel 11:32

Wave of Healing – Gary Florence

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Several months ago I believed the Lord showed me a wave of healing coming to the body of Christ. There are so many dealing with sickness, pain and disease that it is consuming and taking us out of the race. Hope deferred has made our souls sick, and we are coming to a place in our mindsets that we are believing this is of the Lord and our lot in life.

I believe that this wave is going to be like something we have not seen to this point. It’s not going to look like how things were done in the past, with calling the elders to anoint with oil or even people laying hands on one another even though those methods will still be used from time to time. I believe that there is a revelation coming to the body of Christ that we will begin to take hold of. That the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead will make alive our bodies. I believe all of a sudden people will get healed during praise and worship and yell out “I just received my healing.” People will be in Walmart or at their place of business. I even believe people will be in doctors’ office waiting to be seen when all of a sudden this revelation is going to come upon them just like when the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus’ lifeless body and breathed His breath of life into it causing His body to come back to life.

In Ephesians it says that we may experience what is the glorious inheritance in the saints and that we may experience what is the unlimited, immeasurable, surpassing greatness of the resurrection power that is at work in each one of us. It is time that these words come off of the pages and revelation knowledge comes into our spirits. I believe that we are going to be His body full of a life that has been healed, restored and set free from the bondage of sickness and disease. I for one am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I speak to us that the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation come upon us and open the eyes of our hearts to this wave of healing that is coming to His body.

Super Bowl-Game Plan – Karen Austin

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Today I am going to continue spiritual insights from not only the Super Bowl game but also from the character/faith of the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. This young man may be young in years, but he is mature in His faith in Christ.

I saw spiritual keys during the Super Bowl that can help us visualize the spiritual battles we face. The Word of God is our only plumb line. But Jesus taught in parables using natural things as subject objects when he explained spiritual principles, He teaches us through nature and other natural things. I am not a football fan nor expert by a long shot! I will take some of what was spoken by various sports commentators and the written press to explain the intensity of the battle and the win by faith.

“During this high pressured Super Bowl game, Patrick faced probably one of the most potent defense that he had ever faced. They had a perfect game plan to limit the Chief’s big plays. Patrick was hit enough to become flustered, frustrated, confused and impatient.” Can you relate? Sometimes it seems that no matter what we try, the enemy “seems” to get the upper hand. He pulls strategies out of his playbook to get us off our spiritual game. We begin to doubt ourselves, our abilities and question if we really heard from God. Time passes, the clock is ticking, pressure is on and we wonder if we will ever see victory.

At times during the game a play would be reviewed with an aerial view of the playing field and the play. I remember thinking if the quarterback could just see from that view, he would know exactly how to aim at his target! I sensed that this is where the Body of Christ is losing some battles. To many times, especially in the heat of the battle, our perspective is from the ground game, satan’s territory. It is primarily on the things we see happening. While we certainly need to be keenly aware of what is going on, our focus for victory must come from a higher perspective, Heaven’s perspective. We are seated FAR above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Ephesians. 1:21]. He has battle plans we have never dreamed of!

Patrick could see doubt beginning to come into the eyes of his team. It took him to the last minute to find himself and he finally did. He pulled on his faith and began to speak to his team, “You just got to believe, brother.” At this point, I receive a private message stating the Chiefs were down 10 points and didn’t look good. I sensed Holy Spirit say this is how it appears in spiritual battles. We start out strong but as the battle intensifies and we seem to be blocked at every step. It appears we will not win and the enemy has the upper hand, but this is when to hold onto faith with a tight grip. That is exactly what Patrick did. He said, “I mean – We never lost faith. That’s the biggest thing.” I’ve heard said “Setback is a setup for comeback!”

This game was approximately four hours. Our battles may take days, months or even years. But I leave you with these wise words from Patrick Mahomes. “You’ve just got to believe brother, it’s going to happen man, I can feel it.”

2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we live by faith, not by sight”