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God holds the course of this world in the palms of His hands. While in prayer, the words of this scripture came into my heart and mind,

Behold, I am the Lord, the god of all Flesh: is there anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27

It was at this instant that the Holy Spirit began to say, “Many understand that nothing is too hard for God. However, they limit this to external circumstances and situations. yet, there is absolutely NOTHING too hard for God. Not only is it not hard for God to send provisions, open doors, and heal the physical body, but also it is not hard for God to forgive, heal hurts, and uplift the hearts and minds of men.

Some find it hard to believe that God can forgive them, but there is nothing too hard for Him to do. God does not struggle with forgiveness. Also, God knows how to deliver man from past hurts, emotional scars, and harmful mindsets and behavior patterns. If man will only believe, nothing is impossible; including healing and deliverance from internal struggles and fears.”

I, personally, want to encourage those who have come to know Him to understand that nothing is too hard for God. Only trust Him. Doubt can no longer be an option. He is faithful, who can bring all things to pass.

And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee! Gen 17:18 (KJV)

The Lord said that in the last ten years, He has sent His word to His Church by the mouth of His prophets and intercessors. In these times, He has spoken concerning paradigm shifts and changing of the guards in Kingdom affairs. However, like Abraham, many leaders are not willing to let go of the “Ishmaels” in ministry to accomodate and make room for His promise. Many are trying to keep Ishmael and Isaac together causing unnecessary spiritual warfare and conflicts within ministries. It is time for My leaders to hear what the Holy Spirit said by Sarah,

Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac. Gen 21:9-10 (KJV)

The Lord said many are holding on to past successes, ministry endeavors, and unfruitful relationships because they prospered even as the biblical Ishmael grew. However, if the leaders are not willing to let go of the “Ishmaels” of ministry success, it will mock what the Lord has promised. He then said remind them again of the words of Jesus where He stated,

And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. Luke 5:36 (KJV)

The Lord said to remind the leaders that old and new cannot mix, but will only end in spiritual complacency. My leaders must put new wine in new wineskins. For of a truth, My word has gone forth and is coming during this hour and will not return unto me. I have called you heirs of Abraham, therefore do as he did, and let go of Ishmael. In doing so, you will see My promises fulfilled and My glory revealed in the earth.

And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. (1 Kings 18:44 KJV)

The Holy Spirit began to say, “Many in the Church are looking for the “rain” of God to pour down, and it will according to God’s plan and timing. However, many do not understand the fulness of God’s word to the Church.” The words of Elijah to Ahab reveal what constitutes the rain that will come from God’s presence.

Elijah instructed Ahab to prepare. In many areas, the Church has not fully prepared herself for the rain of God through fasting, prayer, forgiveness, and sanctification. The rain of God not only will bring forth the works of God, but reveal His very nature, which is Holy.  He is holy and commands that His people be holy. If not, the rain that is to bring refreshing, renewal, and revival will bring forth His discipline instead, when it appears. Elijah said to Ahab, “that the rain stop thee not.” The rain that comes to bless  could turn into a “wake up” call for many who have become sidetracked with life and themselves.

In the scriptures, when we read of rain, it was not always associated with blessings. Remember, the rain of man’s judgement in the days of Noah. Though God has sworn saying, He will not destroy humankind again with rain, He made no promises not to send spiritual rain that will drown out ungodliness and irreverence from among His people while preserving that which is good (as demonstrated by Noah, his family, and the animals) that Christians will be productive in their service.

Thus the Holy Spirit challenges us on this day to prepare for His rain, expect His rain, and appreciate His rain. But we must be prepared through prayer, fasting, forgiveness, and sanctification. In doing so, He will rain down righteousness upon us, as He promised Israel through Hosea. Along with righteousness, the Church will be renewed, revived, restored, and refreshed as His works are demonstrated among us and through us.

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In this vision, I saw a multitude of African youth running together. This group of children were running swiftly. As the vision continued I realized that many of these youth had spears in their hands. Then, I saw one of the youth carrying a large shotgun in his hand. After I saw these things, the vision ended. As I pondered what was shown to me, then the word of the Lord came to me.

The Lord said, “For many years, people from other nations and countries have come to Africa to preach the gospel. Though their efforts met opposition, there was much success in the expansion of the Kingdom of God. However, in these days, I am going to bring forth a company of native Africans who will minister to their own countrymen and brothers. The youth ran swiftly: this reveals the quick work that I will do in this company of Africans.

The ministry of these Africans will be like the action of a shotgun. As a shotgun is fired, its ammunition spreads, so shall their ministry be. It will spread throughout the African continent. Also, their ministry will have the effectiveness of a spear. A spear is designed to pierce and breakthrough, so shall their words be. They will minister the gospel effectively, piercing the hearts of others that many will forsake ungodly tribal and ancestral worship and lifestyle in order to serve the living God. For in these days and in those to come shall these things be.”

Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:6-7 (KJV)

We are in a time where people are seeking many things, but not the will or purpose of God. It is time for those who have come to Him, to pursue Him. We must give up our selfish and unfruitful ambitions and ways that His glory can shine in our lives. His plan for us is good, but we must turn to Him with our whole hearts.

Our service to Him is good, but our souls are more important to Him. We cannot substitute service for relationship and good deeds for internal righteousness. As we seek Him, He will forgive, restore, and direct us into all truth. Selah