Where Did You Go?

Over the last couple of years, I have been asking Papa God how Philip got “snatched” up by the Spirit of the Lord and carried away to the city of Ashdod. This is recounted in Acts 8:39:

 “When they came up out of the water, Philip was suddenly snatched up by the Spirit of the Lord and instantly carried away to the city of Ashdod where he reappeared, preaching the gospel in that city. The man never saw Philip again. He returned to Ethiopia full of great joy. Philip, however, traveled on to all of the towns of that region, bringing them the good news, until he arrived a Caesarea.”

Isn’t that interesting! Philip had just been explaining a portion of scripture from the Book of Isaiah to the Ethiopian. Holy Spirit had said to Philip, “Go and walk alongside the chariot.” So, Philip caught up and walked alongside. He then casually asked the Ethiopian man if he understood what he had been reading.  The man responded that he could not unless someone explained it to him. Philip was then invited up into the chariot to explain about the “lamb that was offered”, which of course was Jesus.

At that point, the Ethiopian man wanted to be baptized immediately. He suggested a pool of water that was present. He stopped the chariot. They went down and Philip baptized him. Here is where it gets interesting.

“When they came up out of the water, Philip was suddenly snatched up by the Spirit of the Lord and instantly carried away to the city of Ashdod, where he reappeared, preaching the gospel in that city.”

After that he continued telling people about Jesus.

Now, because I am such a curious person, I have wondered how that happened.  No pat answers for this girl. I do see a pattern. Someone had a need.  The Ethiopian man was probably wishing he had someone to explain that passage in Isaiah. Probably he was scratching his head because he was so flummoxed. I think I would have been as well!

I also, see that Philip was available. So the Holy Spirit gave him the go-ahead that led into the conversation.

I see the response of the Ethiopian man.  He saw the truth because he was digging for the answer. Thus, he was ripe for Holy Spirit’s revelation to his spirit.

I see the response for baptism. The desire the Ethiopian man had to be counted as a believer and follower of the Anointed One. And Philip’s obedience to baptize him.

Once all of that was finished. The immediate need was completed. Philip was released and then taken to a totally different city in the region via the spirit transporting him.

I have known that my spirit man travels all the time, especially when I am sleeping. I give my spirit man permission to learn from the Seven Spirits of God and to be available for whatever the need may be that Jesus would want me to do for the Kingdom.  I tell my soul to rest but be receptive to what my spirit man is doing. I tell my body to sleep and be restored.

I have done this for at least two full years fairly consistently.  In doing so, my spirit man has gone and done a lot of different things in many different places. I remember waking up, after about a week of doing this, thinking I had dreamt of being somewhere in a jungle. I was helping someone find their way back to a village because they were being hunted down for some reason. I just knew I had to help them get to the village.  Of course, I have no idea where this village is, nor did I speak their language, but we communicated.  I remember tripping on a branch or vine of some sort and falling. I hurt my knee, but we kept forging through the forest area.  Once I got her to the village, I left.

What a fantastical dream I thought.  Then I got out of bed. I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth then take a shower. My knee hurt. I didn’t think much of it until I was in the shower and the hot water got on it.  Ouch!  I looked down and I had a scraped knee!  I stood there in the shower for a good 5 minutes wondering how I got that scraped knee.  Then it occurred to me that in my dream I had tripped and fell and scraped my knee.  What the…? Oh My Gosh!  I went somewhere. I never noticed what I was wearing in my “dream”. I just knew I was there to help someone.  

So, whether you believe it or not, it doesn’t matter. I was available. There was a need. I helped out. When the task was completed, I left.  Just like Philip.

A most recent experience was about a week ago, only this time it was different.  I got up on Sunday morning and got ready for church service. Jim got ready and then he said the strangest thing: “Where were you last night? You weren’t in bed. Your side was like all made.” I looked at him and said, “I was sound asleep next to you until I woke up this morning.” “No, you weren’t”. I checked. You weren’t in the apartment.”

My head spun. I knew that I had gone to bed. I did my nighttime declarations. I fell asleep and awoke in the morning.  I  realized that my sleep seemed really deep and I was feeling pretty fresh.  But I didn’t have any recollection of going anywhere or doing anything. Apparently, my whole person went somewhere. (No, I don’t sleepwalk.)  I have been asking Papa what went on but I have not received any answer. I just trust He will tell me if I need to know.

Why am I sharing this?  Mostly because people need to know this is happening and not to be scared of it. The deeper I delve into my relationship with Jesus I believe the more “off the grid” stuff is going to happen. Am I ready for it?  I think I am. So where to next, Papa?

A Shaking and Vibrations

There’s a change going on. Not sure how to explain it. I’ve been pondering over it since the beginning of this year.

There seems to be a shifting. I can sense it in the heavens, but also on earth.  A rumbling of sorts. Again, I can’t explain it. My whole being just senses it and knows it.  My spirit knows it.

I was sitting in my chair where I do most of my praying and worshipping and the ground began to shake. At the same time, my body began to vibrate. By vibrate, I mean my body’s frequency was changing big time. And this did not stop for 20 minutes. I thought every cell in my body was going to explode because of the vibration.  The floor was also shaking during that time, but nothing around me was moving.

While this was happening, I kept asking Papa God, “What is this? Why is this happening? Show me.”

You must understand that I do not come from any Pentecostal or Charismatic movement. I met Jesus in a conservative Baptist Church and my husband and I are members of an Evangelical Free Church. Stuff like this doesn’t happen. I am however, also a member of NW Ekklesia where I mentor folks to grow in their relationship with Papa God, so they can walk out their faith in the Kingdom of God. I have experienced manifestations of God and healings amongst that group of believers. I have also been walking in the prophetic since 2011, while still attending this local body of believers.

This shaking that I experienced was not a natural earthquake. It was in the spirit realm. There really is a battle going on with the powers and principalities of the air.  More folks are waking up from a very long sleep and discovering God has something more for each of them; more of Himself than what they were taught. Granted, there are still those who are waking up, but not liking what they are experiencing and wanting to go back to sleep!  Such a waste. But, we cannot wait for them. We must continue to go forward with God. He is calling each one of us get up and walk!  Calling each one of us to run!  Calling each one of us to Live!  Too long have we sat and slept when He was talking to us.  Our ears have been plugged by the enemy’s distractions and now we must focus. FOCUS.  God is calling us to focus. Quit being distracted by the enemy’s wiles. Be discerning. Watch and pray.

My New Lenses

My journey with Papa God has led me here.  It is really on a higher plain than before. I am still me, but the “me” has changed.  Actually, my lens in which I see the world and the people around me have changed.  It’s like getting new glasses and trying to get use to them.  Rather uncomfortable for a while, but I know I will get use to them soon. I know these new lenses are from Papa God.  He knows what I need to see and I must see in a different way. That’s fine, but it sure is uncomfortable.

I have been at this place before; this place called uncomfortable.  It is a place in my spirit where I am moving forward at a very quick pace, but my mind hasn’t caught up yet. So, in this place of uncomfortable, I am in a fog.  Not a real dense fog, but one where I am uncertain as to my path. I must walk in total faith in the God who loves me so much that He gave me new lenses to see with.

You know, as I get use to these new lenses, the world around me is clearer.  I don’t really know how to explain it, except there is a crispness around me; a freshness of sorts.  I look at my neighborhood and it has changed a lot and not necessarily for the better.  Yet, through these new lenses, I am seeing… well, I believe I am beginning to see what Papa God sees; the true destiny and redemption of this place.

If that is so, then I am seeing through Papa God’s lens for I could not look upon this place and see the beauty that He sees.  I hear the sirens and see the lack around me.   Yet, there are special moments now, where I see what He sees; a redeemed neighborhood and city.  So, what do I do with what I now see?

I speak Shalom over this neighborhood and city.  I declare that God loves this place and those that live in and around the city will begin to walk in the destiny that God has called them to.  This beautiful city will become what God has seen it to be and will be.  I speak Life and Light to this place where I dwell. Each home on my street, I declare that those living there would begin to see and hear the God of their Creation and would begin to walk and live in the destiny God has called them to.

I declare the evil that now lives in this place will go because the Kingdom of God is here.

You see, Papa God sees all of us, even in the muck that we live in, as beautiful. He sees beyond that to what will be.  He created us in His image. He created us to be sons and daughters that have the Holy Spirit leaking out of us, which in fact, changes the atmosphere around us.  Yes, as believers, we change the atmosphere around us.  If we are intentional about it, the influence can be pretty wide spread.  For instance, if you step into a store consciously ask Holy Spirit to spread His presence in a 10 foot radius around you. See what happens.  I have done this a few times lately, and if you are aware, you can sense the change.  The people change around you. It’s pretty cool.

I want to be able to use my new lenses in a positive way for the Kingdom of God.  Seeing our world the way God sees it is one way.  The next step is acting upon that.  We can change the world around us – one lens at a time. 

The Blow of the Shofar part 2

Whew!!!  After that I was stunned. I had an assignment from Papa.   One could imagine, I was kind of anxious about the whole thing.   The evening before, I was in prayer about the next day when I had to blow the ram's horn. I heard Papa God tell me that it was alright to invite two specific friends to come with me. One was to bring a drum, the other would read the declarations after I blew the ram's horn.  So I contacted them. They were thrilled to come and be a part of this.  Then Papa gave me specific instructions as to what to say and when to say it.

Five declarations were to be made; one right after each blow of the Ram's horn.

I typed them as I was inspired by the Holy Spirit.

So, my friends and I went to Golden Gardens down near Shilsho in Ballard. It was a beautiful sunny Spring day. I had thought that there would be many people down there walking or just soaking in the sunlight. I was wrong!  We arrived about 9:40am.  There were just a handful of folks.  We walked out in the sand toward the water.  Found a spot that "felt right" and sat and talked and prayed.

At 10:06 am, March 5 I blew the Ram's horn per the instructions of my Papa God.  The drum that my friend brought was played as well, as the Holy Spirit led.  These were the declarations made:

First BLOW:

We praise you Oh God, for you are good.

Your Mercy endures forever.

We praise you Oh God, for you are Loving.

You have lavished your love upon us.

We praise you Oh God, for you have given us Salvation.

Your Son, Jesus Christ – Messiah.

We praise you Oh God, for the Keys of Authority.

Your Son, Jesus bought with his blood on the Cross.

We praise you Oh God, for you give council.

Your Holy Spirit gives us Wisdom and Knowledge that only comes from you.

SECOND BLOW:

Oh Father, our city, our state, our region has sinned against you and you only.

As the representative with the authority given by Jesus through His blood on the cross, we repent of our sins.  We know that you are the One True God.  Forgive us for going against what you want us to do and be.  Forgive us for turning from our identity that is in you. Forgive us from fulfilling the destiny that you have for this city, this state, this region.

We come before you with repentant hearts. Forgive our political  leaders, for they don’t know what they do. Forgive your church, for we have stepped into ignorance.  Help us to turn back and wake up and know who you are. Cleanse this city, this state, this region so that we may walk in the Kingdom as we were created to do.

THIRD BLOW:

We declare that all that is dark and against the LIGHT of Truth will be brought into that LIGHT.  Shine on the evil and reveal its secrets. Do not let deception and lies rule.  You are God and Truth.  Let the darkness be revealed in Your Light of Truth. Witchcraft and all that comes with it is to be revealed in Your LIGHT.  We cover ourselves with your Light and Protection. No evil may befall us or our families.  Father, reveal to the government officials of the darkness that they have allowed in.  We reject that darkness, in the Name of Jesus. The Angels standing with us this day and always are our protection from the darkness.  No more shall the darkness deceive and lie. No more shall depression and worry abound.  We reject those in Jesus’ name.

FOURTH BLOW:

We pray protection over our government leaders. Close their ears and hearts to the enemy. Close them so they may not hear the voice of the evil one or his minions.  We ask that you protect them from the evil one and their whisperings. Let them hear Your Voice and see Your Truth and Light.

We pray protection over our church leaders. Close their ears and hearts to the enemy. Close them so they cannot hear the whisperings of empty Religion. Open their ears to the Truth and Light of the One who created them.  Let them hear Your Voice, Oh God and not the enemy.

 

FIFTH BLOW:

As you, the Lord of Hosts have stated:

I AM GOD.

I will break through from heaven and call out to earth to listen to Me.   

Stand firm.  Do not waiver from the left or the right.

I am the Truth.  I am your Creator.

Wake up!

I AM YOUR GOD. 

During the Third Declaration, a cold wind and presence was felt on my right side. I ignored it and focused on the declarations and also remembered that God told me not to waiver and just stand firm. When the Fourth Declaration was made, that presence fled. It was weird.   Now, after the Fifth Declaration at the end, the waves became louder and louder. It was so odd, because there were no boats or wind that should cause that to be.  Prior to the declarations, there were no waves really, no sound of waves.  There were no boats on the water that would cause waves.

I am still pondering this assignment that was given.  I certainly felt the presence of God with us, as well as the enemy nearby.  We broke something in the spiritual realm.  I cannot begin to tell what that was, but a shift of some sort happened. All I know is, I did what Papa God asked of me to do.

Also, March 5th of this year was Purim. The Jewish feast of Esther.  Just thought I'd mention that.

 

Papa God, Who Am I?

I asked Papa God this question one day:

Who am I?

He answered and I am to declare it on myself, because He did first.

I am

A saint

I am

Faithful in Jesus

I am

Blessed with

Every spiritual blessing

In the heavenly places

In Christ

I am

Chosen

Before the foundation of the world

Chosen to be “sons”

Adopted in His family

            through Jesus

            to God Himself

I am

Redeemed through His blood

I am

Forgiven

            According to the riches of His Grace

           

I am

His partner in all things

I am

His glorious inheritance

The first to hope in Christ

            joyful expectations

I am

Sealed in Christ through the Holy Spirit

I am

His Bride

I am

Full of His faith

            Spirit of Wisdom

        Spirit of Faith

I am

Seated with Christ

In the Heavenly realms

At His right Hand

            with His authority

Above and He put things under His feet

I am

Full of His fullness