WAITING (Acrostic Poem)

Isaiah 40:30-31 - "Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."  (KJV)

 

Isaiah 40:30-31 - "Even youths shall faint and be weary, and [selected] young men shall feebly stumble and fall exhausted; But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired."  (AMP)

WAITING

(Excerpt from "What's in a Word?")

Written May 23, 2011 8:45 P.M.

W illing and wholehearted
A  bandonment 
 I   llustrated
T  hrough one’s fixed gaze of total faith, hope, love,
      submission, surrenderance, obedience, dependency,
      expectancy, and trust
 I  n the manifest Presence, Power, Providence, Truth,
      Word, Wisdom, Will, Judgment, Glory, and
N  ever-ending Love of the
G odhead
     

© 2011 Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, use only with permission

New York, New York - Seeing Intercession As God Sees (Part1)

New York, New York 

Seeing Intercession As God Sees

Part 1

1 Corinthians 13:11-12 – “When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.  For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”  (KJV)

            By the leading of the Holy Spirit, Prophetess Vera Paul and I recently travelled on mission to New York City.  Part of the prayer that constantly echoed in my spirit before, during, and after the mission to New York City was “Father, help me to see as you see!  Jesus, help me to see as you see!  Holy Spirit, help me to see as you see!”  As strange as it sounds, the more that God teaches me about prayer, is the LESS that He leads me to “pray”, IF one measures prayer by the number of words that one prays!  Yet, THIS is a very limited and INACURATE way of defining, measuring, and most importantly UNDERSTANDING prayer.  We must not only SEE the Godhead, ourselves, and our assignment as God SEES, but we must SEE (perceive and understand) prayer and intercession as God SEES, as well.  Then we will SEE that Strategic Intercession and Warfare is SO MUCH MORE than the words that we say when we pray. 

            Just after Proph. Paul and I boarded the airplane on our flight to New York City; I had a conversation with God that TOTALLY BLEW ME AWAY... AND BLEW AWAY THE WAY THAT I HAVE PRAYED FOR YEARS!  As I watched the passengers board the plane, a group of young people passed by...  I instinctively prayed, "LORD SAVE THEM."  Immediately, God replied so sweetly and tenderly, "Christine, I am in the business of saving people.  You DO NOT need to ask me to save people.  PRAY THAT THE HINDERANCES BE REMOVED THAT ARE KEEPING THEM FROM BEING SAVED!" 

            The lesson that God taught me through this experience was both simple and profound.  Although, praying for the lost is essential, we must FIRST seek God’s face to KNOW HOW to pray STRATEGICALLY and EFFECTIVELY!  God showed me how often we pray in ignorance, without the higher level of knowledge, understanding, and strategy that comes ONLY through SEEKING GOD'S FACE and MATURITY.  Although God is pleased with our act of conversing with Him, we must MATURE in prayer in order to make an IMPACT.  God is pleased with our prayer, just as parents are pleased when their toddler son or daughter speaks to them in their gibberish language.  God is pleased, because He LOVES us, and even the most elementary form of prayer builds our RELATIONSHIP with Him.  God hears and answers His children when they pray.  As our loving Father, He meets us on our level, and rejoices in each stage of our spiritual development.  Yet, there comes a time when we must move past the mere practice of praying into the wisdom and maturity of praying according to the revealed heart, mind, and Spirit of the Godhead.  This is the fruit of the mature stages of intercessory development.  This is the evidence of strategic intercession and warfare.  

1 Corinthians 13:11-12 – “When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.  For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”  (KJV)

If we look closely at this Scripture, we find four stages of development. 
1. The childhood stage of SPEAKING and UNDERSTANDING,
2. The MANHOOD stage of PUTTING AWAY CHILDISH THINGS (such as childish
    SPEAKING and UNDERSTANDING),
3. SEEING through a glass, darkly (SEEING a reflection, and KNOWING in part,
    but not AS clearly AS),
4. SEEING face to face and KNOWING even as God knows us. 

            As we move towards the final stage of intercessory development, there ought to be evidence of growth, maturity, and development of our VISION, or ability to SEE as God SEES.  The PICTURE of TRUTH and REALITY ought to become increasingly clearer day by day, as we DEVELOP into the intercessors that God has called and ordained us to be in Christ Jesus.

            God is saying that SEEING, HEARING, and DOING are just as much a part of PRAYER as SPEAKING or uttering WORDS.  Therefore, strategic intercession and warfare requires a GREATER PORTION of LISTENING in order to HEAR the Voice of God, and WAITING to SEE what God is showing us.  This truth reminds me of what I often teach my elementary students.  “God created us with two ears and one mouth for a reason.”  Likewise, He created us with two eyes for a reason.  This natural distinction reveals a SPIRITUAL TRUTH that we ought to spend at least twice the amount of time SEEING and HEARING with our God given Spiritual eyes and ears than we spend uttering words in prayer!  Without spiritual HEARING, DISCERNMENT, and SIGHT, we are behaving as mere infants speaking to God in our gibberish language.  We are ineffectively talking loud and saying nothing! 

Numbers 13:1-3 – AND THE Lord said to Moses, Send men to explore and scout out [for yourselves] the land of Canaan, which I give to the Israelites.  From each tribe of their fathers you shall send a man, every one a leader or head among them.  So Moses by the command of the Lord sent scouts from the Wilderness of Paran, all of them men who were heads of the Israelites.”  (AMP)

            Likewise, if we examine further, God gave us two arms and hands to perform acts or works of service.  He also gave us two legs and feet to GO where He would quicken us to GO, in order to SEE, HEAR, DO, and SPEAK just as HE WOULD SEE, HEAR, DO and SPEAK.  Why?  Because we are His Ambassadors and Representatives in the Earth!  In other words, the call of the INTERCESSOR takes on a completely new meaning far beyond the words that we say when we pray!     
   
            As a result, God revealed to me that His purpose for our mission to New York City was to “scout the land,” by HEARING, SEEING, and DOING as He led us.  First, God led us to the center of Times Square.  The following day, He led us on a bus tour throughout Times Square and Manhattan.  The two primary places that God spoke and revealed His VISION to me were Times Square and Ground Zero.  These were also the primary places, where He led us to WALK, SEE, and HEAR as He SAW and HEARD these strategic intercessory sites.  Yet, the very first lesson in intercession was the importance of SEEING INTERCESSION as God SEES… as SO MUCH MORE than the words that we say when we pray!

© 2011 Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, use only with permission

Part 2 (Discussing “The City That Never Sleeps”) will be released

by the leading of the Holy Spirit.

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Apostolic Revelation: I AM Sending You

Apostolic Revelation

I AM Sending You

Mark 10:17-22 – “And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?  And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.  Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.  And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.  Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.  And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.” (KJV)

 

            Many of My people are frustrated due to the apparent failure of their ministries to prosper.  They are frustrated that their visions and dreams yet lie dormant and dead.  They cry out, “Why Lord?  When Lord?”  Just as I spoke to the rich young ruler, I now speak to My people.  ‘One thing thou lackest’… A True Apostolic Revelation.

Hear the Apostolic Revelation that is needed in this hour.  The apostolic call is a

two-fold call.  First, you must COME unto Me.  Then you must GO, when and only when,

where and only where, how and only how I AM sending you.  

Ephesians 4:10-12 – “He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)  And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:”  (KJV)

 

            You speak incessantly about titles and offices of which you know not their true function.  You call yourselves apostles, having never been sent by Me.  You run with your own dreams, visions, and plans that I never wrote on the tablet of your heart.  You call yourselves prophets, having not heard My voice.  For if you had truly heard Me, you would have shown My people their sins and warned them of the coming destruction.  You call yourselves evangelists, but preach not and live not My true Gospel.  You offer the people false hope and assurance, enlarging Hell rather than Heaven.  You call yourselves pastors, having members but no sheep.  Neither do you possess the heart of a true shepherd to care for those scattered amongst wolves.  You collect tithes and offerings, but have no portion in the building of My Kingdom.  You call yourselves teachers, but know not My Word.  You bid men to come unto YOU, when I AM the only Source of True Salvation.  You feed them YOUR doctrines, when I AM the One and Only Truth.

Matthew 11:27-30 – “All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.  Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  (KJV)

 

John 6:64-66 – “But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.  And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.  From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.”  (KJV)

 

Matthew 28:18- 20 – “Yeshua came and talked with them. He said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Therefore, go and make people from all nations into talmidim, immersing them into the reality of the Father, the Son and the Ruach HaKodesh, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember! I will be with you always, yes, even until the end of the age."  (CJB)

Matthew 28:18-20 – “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.  Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:  Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” (KJV)

 

            Many are called, but few are chosen.  Many have gone forth in My name, but few have been sent by Me.  I told My chosen apostles ‘I AM sending you’.  I told My chosen apostle ‘Go ye’.  You cling to these words as though they are your own, when I did not send you.  I have not instructed you to GO anywhere, because you have failed to answer My first call to you, which was to COME unto Me!  Every prophetic word that still lies dormant…  Every ministry that still lies dead…  Every vision and dream that awaits fulfillment is dependent upon your response to My call to COME and FOLLOW Me.  I have not forgotten You, My children, but you have forgotten Me.  You run with the knowledge OF or ABOUT Me, yet fail to COME, and learn of Me in order to KNOW Me.  I will not send you, because I do not know you.  I will only send those whom I intimately know, and who intimately know Me.

Hebrews 10:5 – “Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:”  (KJV)

 

Mark 1:35 – “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” (KJV)

 

John 5:30 – “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”

 

            I AM your example.  I CAME to the Father.  I abode with the Father.  I submitted to the Father.  Then, a body was prepared for me, and I answered My Father’s command to GO.  Even while on My assignment, I awoke early in the morning to respond to My Father’s call to COME.  I drew near My Father to HEAR His instructions and to SEE His purpose and will for each moment of My Life on Earth.  COME and FOLLOW Me.  COME and FOLLOW My example.  You are anxious to be SENT, so anxious that you WENT out on your own.  I am calling you BACK to Me.  COME that I may impart the Way into you.  COME that I may impart Truth into you.  COME that I may impart Life into you.  COME that I may impart MYSELF into You.  For I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Hear again the Apostolic Revelation that is needed in this hour.  The apostolic call is a two-fold call.  First, you must COME unto Me.  Then you must GO, when and only when, where and only where, how and only how I AM sending you. 

Matthew 16:24-25 – “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.  For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” (KJV)

 

Matthew 10:16 - “Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves; be wary and wise as serpents, and be innocent (harmless, guileless, and without falsity) as doves.” (AMP)

 

            Nothing shall hinder you when you walk in the fullness of this apostolic revelation.  Many obstacles will be sent your way.  Persecution will unfold.  The spiritual battle and warfare will increase.  Satan himself will attempt to oppose you, but nothing, absolutely nothing, shall hinder you, because I AM sending you.  For I will move Heaven and Earth to do My will.  Therefore, I will move Heaven and Earth on behalf of My True Apostles, My True Sent Out Ones.  I will move Heaven and Earth on behalf of all those who fully submit themselves to My Apostolic Authority and completely surrender themselves to COME unto Me, and GO as I send them to accomplish My will in the Earth.  Those whom I send will walk in My authority and power, just as I walked in the authority and power given to Me by My Father.  You shall know them by their fruit.  You shall know them by their function in ministry.  Likewise, you shall know yourselves by your fruit and your function in ministry.  You must hear My voice clearly, COME, follow Me, and GO as and ONLY as I send thee.  For not only must My Apostles be SENT by Me, but each and every son and daughter must be SENT by Me. 

Though few will walk under the Mantle of the Apostle, and some will walk in the Apostolic Anointing, ALL must walk out the Apostolic Revelation that I AM sending you.

Ephesians 4:10-12 – “He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)  And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:”  (KJV)

 

            My apostles will be SENT by Me, wearing my distinguished mantle of authority, while representing Me to the fullest, according to their portion of grace.  When you see them, You will see Me manifested in and through them to such a degree that will be undeniable even to doubters.  My prophets will speak what thus sayith the Lord.  Their words will reflect My Word with clarity, precision, and power.  My evangelists will minister and live the True Gospel unto True Salvation of souls.  The fruit of their labor will be transformed lives reflecting the Truth of My Word.  My pastors will serve as true shepherds of My flock.  They will lay down their lives through sacrificial discipleship in order that true holiness may be manifested in those under their care.  My teachers will study to show themselves approved rightly dividing the Word of Truth.  They will impart only that which I feed them as they COME to Me day by day, hour-by-hour, and moment by moment.  This is crucial.  Though teachers be considered the least of these, have not I spoken that the greatest among you must become the servant of all?  For every office is called to teach, and your teaching will reflect the mantle that you carry.  And remember you must not only teach in word, but also in deed.  
   

Mark 10:13-15 – “And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.  But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.  Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.” (KJV)

 

Romans 8:14 – “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”

 

Hear again the Apostolic Revelation that is needed in this hour.  The apostolic call is a two-fold call.  First, you must COME unto Me.  Then you must GO, when and only when, where and only where, how and only how I AM sending you. 

I say to my children, ‘Just as My Father called Me to Himself, saying COME, so call I you.  COME unto Me.’  I say to my apostolic sons and daughters, ‘Just as My Father sent Me to do His will in the Earth, so send I you.  I AM sending you.’ 

© Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, use only with permission

 

Sweet Surrender

               The following poem is an excerpt from the "Light Breaking Forth" section of The Wishing Well:  One Woman's Journey from the Bondage of Darkness into the Freedom of Christ's Marvelous Light.  The Holy Spirit gave me this message many years ago, during a time in my life when I was still in DEEP BONDAGE.  Yet, His light and grace was breaking forth in my life and manifesting through the poetry that He ministered to and through me in that season of preparation for TREMENDOUS DELIVERANCE!  Looking back with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, I now know that this was a PROPHETIC WORD PROCLAIMING MY OWN DELIVERANCE!

               God is calling the Body of Christ individually and corporately to follow CHRIST into the Garden of Gethsemene, which is a place of COMPLETE SURRENDER!  The cup that we must drink is both bitter in suffering and sweet in the joy of intimacy with our Lord, Savior, Master, and EVERYTHING!  We are HIS BELOVED and HE is our LIFE! 

               Will you FOLLOW HIM beyond the outer courts, beyond the even the inner courts, beyond the perimeter, where even His inner circle (Peter, James, and John) slept from the exhaustion of sorrow...  Will you FOLLOW HIM ALL THE WAY?  Oh how HE longs to FELLOWSHIP WITH YOU THERE EVEN AND PARTICULARLY IN HIS SUFFERINGS... THE SUFFERING of DEATH TO SELF... DEATH TO YOUR OWN MIND SETS... DEATH TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR HEART... DEATH TO YOUR SELFISH AMBITION... DEATH TO THE WORLD... DEATH TO YOURSELF... AND LIFE ONLY IN HIM! 

            Little by little, piece by piece the Holy Spirit has been ministering the message of entering into the Garden of Gethsemene...  On Saturday, in the midst of praise and worship the Holy Spirit revealed to me that Jesus GAVE HIMSELF AWAY to the FATHER in the Garden of Gethsemene, and THEN the FATHER GAVE AWAY HIS SON to the world on the cross...  John 3:16 For GOD (THE FATHER) so loved the WORLD that HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON that whosoever believeth on HIM should not PERISH BUT have EVERLASTING LIFE!

            Then the Holy Spirit ministered to me that He WILLS for US... THE BODY OF CHRIST... to FOLLOW CHRIST into the GARDEN OF GETHSEMENE and GIVE OURSELVES AWAY TO THE FATHER... so that HE CAN IN TURN GIVE US AWAY to a LOST AND DYING WORLD...  So we TOO must not only CARRY OUR CROSS but also experience EXECUTION as the FATHER GIVES US AWAY for the SAVING OF SOULS...
OUR MINISTRY IS NOT ABOUT US!  I don't know where we EVER got that idea in the first place!

WILL YOU FOLLOW HIM ALL THE WAY TO COMPLETE AND SWEET SURRENDER?

Matthew 26:36-46 "Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.   And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.  Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.  And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.  And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?  Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.  He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.  And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.  And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.  Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.  Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me." (KJV)

   

 Sweet Surrender

There was a man

Who walked this earth,

Set apart

Both God and man from birth.

His life and death

Many years foretold,

A promise

For all with faith to behold.

Many before

Focused ahead,

Yet anxious

To see The One of which they read.

Their lives of faith

Shone rays of light,

Bright fires

Burning throughout the night.

The fallen world

Rejected this hope,

Yet doubting

That God could be trusted and known.

Heroes of faith

Rejected and bruised,

Yet hoping,

A life void of God, they refused.

Many have sought

To trust and obey,

An offering

Of surrenderance to God’s way.

Denying flesh

What can be seen,

In knowing

That on God’s promise one can lean.

Then came the Son

Bright as the day,

Pure Beauty

In a manger He laid.

Promise fulfilled

His life He gave,

God with us

Wrapped in the flesh of a babe.

Was there a doubt

In man’s weak heart?

Disappointment,

Was all hope torn apart?

Where is the king

Upon His throne”

A kingdom

For me to call my home?

Who is this man

“The Messiah”?

I wonder,

Is He Lord, lunatic or a liar?

He speaks with strength,

Yet soft and meek,

Faithful friend of the Wounded and weak.

I saw this man

Early one morn,

Loud weeping

His garments and heart were torn.

“Your will be done!”

He loudly cried,

Death to self

Then came an angel by His side.

I followed Him

Throughout that day,

So amazed

By every Word I heard Him say.

Who is this man

“The Good Teacher”?

Pure and wise,

He fills every need of the seeker.

One grave night

He was led away,

Innocent,

Yet not a word of defense did he say.

Mocked and beaten

His flesh was torn,

No objection,

Nor for Himself did He mourn.

A crown of thorns

Upon His head,

Humble King

To His death He was led.

Though He could have called

Angels above,

In agony he laid upon The Altar of Love.

Upon his flesh

All sin was laid,

Sweet Sacrifice

Sin’s wage of death was paid.

Three days later

The Victory,

He arose

Fulfilling history.

The Son of God

Heroes of faith,

Tightly bound

Surrendered to the Father’s way.

Through one man’s death

Came life to all,

Those surrendered

To obey the Father’s call.

Empty vessels

God won’t refuse,

God’s anointed

He will fill and use.

My Dear Father,

Please hear my plea,

Sweet Surrender

From sin and flesh to be free.

My Sweet Jesus,

Thy servant speaks,

Sweet Surrender

To Your will and Way I seek.

Holy Spirit,

To my heart speak

Sweet Surrender

To know the power of the weak.

Sweet Surrender,

Sweet Surrender was He,

So shall I also be!

© Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, use only with permission

Do You Know Him? - Spoken Word

Several years ago, I suffered sickness in my body that repeated in a cycle for three months.  I visited many doctors and even went to the emergency room at one point.  The symptoms were similar to the symptoms of an immune disorder.  I went through several doses of increasingly stronger antibiotics, visited various doctors, and underwent various tests, with no apparent evidence or indication of the source of the symptoms.  The tests came up negative.  I suffered a nagging pain throughout the nervous system of my body.  My body felt weak to the point that even standing up became a chore.  Yet, doctors, medicine and even prayer failed to help, except to lift the symptoms for a short period before they returned once more.  Throughout this time cold and alergy symptoms travelled from my sinuses to my throat and chest constantly.  I prayed and prayed.  I rebuked the enemy, binding him in the name of Jesus.  I pleaded the blood of Jesus against all sickness and every demon on assignment to torment me.  I proclaimed the promises of God's Word for healing and restoration.  My pastor prayed for me, as well.  I cried out to God...  "Lord, I know that You are the healer.  I know that this is the enemy, and he is NOT stronger than you!  Why won't this lift?  What is the root cause?  What are you telling me?..."

            Finally, after about three months the Holy Spirit spoke to me.  He said, there are some REVELATIONS that you can not receive unless you EXPERIENCE them.  For example, you cannot receive the REVELATION that I AM the HEALER until you EXPERIENCE MY HEALING POWER."  He spoke to me about the revelation and importance of us UNDERSTANDING that WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST.  Then He began to minister to me concerning KNOWING CHRIST IN HIS SUFFERINGS as the Apostle Paul KNEW HIM.  We all want to know Christ in His POWER, but we DON'T want to SUFFER ANYTHING!  When in REALITY, our INTIMACY with GOD comes through the things that we SUFFER!  It was in this period of SUFFERING, that the Holy Spirit BIRTHED the following Spoken Word in and through me.  In fact, I believe THIS SPOKEN WORD that God BIRTHED in and through a time of SUFFERING in my life to be one of the most MEANINGFUL and POWERFUL of all the Spoken Words that He has ministered to me!

            For those who are enduring a season of SUFFERING right now, I want to ENCOURAGE you!  This may not be your FAVORITE season of life, BUT it can be one of your GREATEST, as you TRUST GOD in spite of!  It is in these times of SUFFERING that we must cry out to God for the IN SPITE OF ANOINTING... the POWER and ANOINTING to enter into a place of INTIMACY with the Godhead as we never dreamed possible!   

Love in Christ,

Minister Christine

Do You Know Him?

Who got it goin’ on?

Who got it goin’ on?

Who got it goin’ on, on, on, on, on?

           

Being inspired by the Holy Ghost, the Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 3:10-11, “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.”

 

He got it goin’ on!

He got it goin’ on!

He got it goin’ on, on, on, on, on!

 J – E – S – U – S!

Do you know Him?

Do you really, really know Him?

Jesus is the name

Of the One Who came

To proclaim

Salvation to the lost

For which He paid the final cost

He’s God’s One

And Only Begotten Son

Rejected and scorned

Since the day He was born

To the Father He cried

As He suffered, bled and died

That our needs be supplied.

“Why hast Thou forsaken Me?”

How could this be?

It’s a fact

Even the Father turned His back

As our sin

Was laid on Him.

J – E – S – U – S!

Do you know Him?

Do you really, really know Him?

Jesus is the Door

To the life you’re looking for

He became the Final Sacrifice

He alone would suffice

To pay sins’ enormous price

When He died upon the cross

It seemed all hope was lost.

They placed Him in a tomb

His rented room

Cause in three days

All were amazed

Jesus was alive

The Son of God revived

The Father raised Him from the dead

Confirming every Word that He said

When Jesus was risen

He released many from hell’s prison

His life He gave

That all could be saved.

J – E – S – U – S !

Do you know Him?

Do you really, really know Him?

In the sweet sacrifice

Of the scourging whip

Upon His bleeding back

As He was unjustly attacked

Do you feel the crown of thorns

That upon His head was worn?

And the nails in His hands and feet

As they pounded with a steady beat?

Do you feel the pain

That poured down on Him like rain?

Do you share His sufferings

And the glory to God it brings?

Cause only then

Can we even begin

To really, really know Him

In the power of His resurrection hour

To be raised

And give God the truest praise!

J – E – S – U – S!

Do you know Him?

Do you really, really know Him?

Halleluiah! 

More power to Ya!

You’re the Great I Am

Who became the Risen’ Lamb

You’re the Prince of Peace

Whose reign shall never cease.

Halleluiah! 

Lion of the Tribe of Judah

You reign forever more

The nations tremble at Your roar.

We bow and worship You

For You Alone be True.

J – E – S – U – S!

He got it goin’ on!

He got it goin’ on!

He got it goin’ on, on, on, on, on!

J – E – S – U – S!

Do you know Him?

Do you really, really know Him?

© Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, used only with permission

Buildin' the Wall Higher - Spoken Word

Nehemiah 2:19-20 “But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?  Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.”  (KJV)

Buildin’ the Wall Higher

Biblical Leaders

Aren’t just Bible readers,

They take heed

To the Word they read.

They’re one out of millions

Of apathetic civilians.

Called of God

To Carry the Shepherd’s rod

And the Sword of the Spirit

Whether or not folk wanna hear it.

Like Nehemiah

Buildin’ the wall higher

The devil is a liar

Sanbalat and Tobiah were the devil’s tools

Talkin’ like fools.

Both are under our feet

Even as I speak

So, let me repeat…

Biblical Leaders

Aren’t just Bible readers,

They take heed

To the Word they read.

They’ve answered God’s call

To stand up on the wall.

They’re blowin’ the trumpet in Zion

Soundin’ the alarm to the dyin’

And their character shines

Cause they’re filled with new wine.

Like Nehemiah

Buildin’ the wall higher

The devil is a liar

Sanbalat and Tobiah were the devil’s tools

Talkin’ like fools.

Both are under our feet

Even as I speak

So, let me repeat…

©  Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, use only with permission

Dreams within Dreams of Intercession

Dreams within Dreams of Intercession

1 John 2:2 "And He [that same Jesus Himself] is the propitiation (the atoning sacrifice) for our sins, and not for ours alone but also for [the sins of] the whole world."  (AMP)

1 John 4:10 "In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (the atoning sacrifice) for our sins."  (AMP)

BEFORE I WENT TO SLEEP...
            After watching and reading the news of the devistating and destructive Earthquake in Japan - reaching all the way to our western shores... the Holy Spirit spoke through me... "Lord, nothing in this life is sure... NOTHING... BUT my place in YOU!" What an assurance we have when we find ourselves wrapped up, tied up, and tangled up in JESUS! There in NONE righteous NO NOT ONE! Yet, there is SAFETY in Jesus! We will have pain, trials, and tribulations in this life GALORE, BUT THERE IS NO FEAR... ONLY SAFETY AND LOVE IN CHRIST JESUS, our SAVIOR, LORD, MASTER, SAVIOR, KING and EVERYTHING!

           Then I dreamt last night... It is difficult to explain, but I had several dreams within my dreams.  It was me, but I was an African woman dreaming and waking up from my dreams... As I came out of the set of dreams I heard God speak... Africa, My jewel...  There were not a lot of details to this dream, but I awoke with an understanding that God has called some of His intercessors... who will not only breathe and live unto themselves (I know that we all live unto Christ, but this is not what He was speaking of and revealing at THIS time)... But we will live representing particular NATIONS... God showed me the woman in my dream WAS not only a person, but a CONTINENT OF NATIONS... AFRICA!  God revealed to me a particular African minister - that she is HIS QUEEN representing Africa.  When we TRULY interceed... NOT US, but the INTERCESSOR WITHIN US... THE HOLY SPIRIT interceeds through us we REPRESENT SYMBOLICALLY - YET IN A VERY REAL WAY... the individuals, people groups, cities, states, nations etc. for which we interceed.  I know this sounds strange, very difficult to explain in words, but this is what God revealed to me through my dream...  God is saying that CHRIST on the CROSS is the PERFECT EXAMPLE of the INTERCESSION required in this hour.  CHRIST NOT ONLY DIED AS HIMSELF, BUT ALSO AS YOU AND ME - AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR OUR SINS - HE LITERALLY WENT TO THE CROSS AS US AND ON OUR BEHALF!  (My God, Savior and King!  I am seeing and understanding the SUBSTITUTION OF JESUS ON THE CROSS in a way as I have NEVER SEEN or UNDERSTOOD BEFORE!)  So must we INTERCEED AS SUBSTITUTES for those to whom God calls us to interceed!  YES, EVEN NOW IT IS BECOMING MORE CLEAR TO ME as the Holy Spirit continues to reveal His Truth to me!

© 2011  Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, use only with permission

Yes! I am Overwhelmed and Undone (Part 2)

“Yes!  I am Overwhelmed and Undone!”

Part 2

Philippians 1:6 “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”  (KJV)

Philippians 1:6 "And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you."  (AMP)

 

            During the past two weeks, God used two seemingly meaningless events to overwhelm me to the point of being undone once again.  (I think I’m becoming addicted to being undone by the LORD!)  Thus, the title of this post is “Yes!  I am Overwhelmed and Undone!  Part 2.”  The first event was when I watched the movie, “To Save a Life.”  I found myself weeping and weeping uncontrollably both throughout the movie and even after the movie was complete.  Though the movie was DONE, God was yet working that I would be UNDONE. 

            Although I do get teary eyed sometimes when watching touching movies, as I connect with the characters within the story, very few movies touch and move me in this way.  I could not help but see myself in the character who committed suicide.  The Holy Spirit allowed me to return to the pain of my past, and to be touch and broken once more by that excruciating pain that caused me to cry to die.  At the time, I perceived the fear of following through with the act of suicide and fear of hell to which I knew would be my destination to be what held me back, but now I know that this fear was only a tool of God’s GRACE!  You see, God HAS NOT given us a spirit of fear.  Yet, HE will use even FEAR for His purpose, honor, and glory!  …  AND…  OH HOW I THANK GOD THAT HE DID!
      
            How did I get from that place, which I can hardly remember without God’s grace taking me back in time, to the place I am today?  For I am not that person anymore.  I have been completely transformed to the point that truly, I am a new creature, and old things have passes away.  Behold all things have become new, including and especially me!

            Before we address this key essential issue, let me first share the second event that overwhelmed me to the point of being undone.  One morning I checked my e-mail to find that my best friend from high school, whom I have not had contact with  for almost twenty years, found me, and sent me a message on face book.  Immediately, the Holy Spirit took me back in time to that period once again, which was one of the darkest times of my life.  Suddenly, I saw the MAGINITUDE of where God has brought me from in a new way, as I have never seen before.  I literally wept, praised, and worshipped God for hours.  Let me explain.  This was NOT a sorrowful weeping.  This was a weeping of such GRATITUDE and THANKSGIVING to God for the work of SALVATION, HEALING, and DELIVERANCE that He has accomplished in my life.  I wasn’t able to even respond to my friend’s message, because I was so OVERWHELMED and UNDONE. 

           This encounter with God humbled me with gratitude and recognition of my “NOTHINGNESS” in Light of God’s GRACE and MERCY, as I have never experienced before in my life.  I came to the REVELATORY REALIZATION that I have DONE NOTHING, but to have been a RECIPIENT of God’s LOVE, MERCY, GRACE, and SALVATION.  There are so many Truths that I have known in my head for YEARS, that God is now transferring to my HEART through DIVINE REVELATION! 

          God is saying, “Now is the time for all those who DILIGENTLY SEEK HIM, to receive an outpouring of DIVINE REVELATION.”  YES!  Even as He spoke to me concerning this year, “THERE’S AN OPEN HEAVEN IN 2011!”  Now is the time for the TRUTH of GOD to move from our heads into our HEARTS by DIVINE REVELATION!  One of the GREATEST TRUTHS of SCRIPTURE is the GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST!  It is time for the TRUTH of John 3:16 to penetrate our hearts, as never before bringing about a NEW REBIRTH, and COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION in the BODY of CHRIST!   

          I went to intercessory prayer that evening so weak and limp from the intimate time I had spent that day with the Lord in this newfound broken and humbled state.  I truly wondered how I was going to function or pray that evening with the prayer gathering.  How was I ever going to minister, when I was just limp and broken?  I trusted myself to the Lord, asking Him to have His Way.  The Word that God had given me to share that evening was REVIVAL, as HE had ministered this Truth to me through the acrostic poem.  I shared what God had been doing in me that day.  We worshipped the Lord, as the Holy Spirit led.  Then we went into prayer and intercession again.  When I thought I had been broken and undone to the limit, God broke me again, crying out through uncontrollable weeping unto Him.  The Holy Spirit revealed to me that He was DEMONSTRATING REVIVAL through me, just as He had revealed it to me in and through the acrostic poem.

        The Holy Spirit took full control and prophesied through me with much weeping and anguish concerning the state of our nation, and particularly His Body within this nation.  The Holy Spirit spoke for a LONG TIME concerning what He is about to do in this nation.  When the praying ceased I thought to myself, that I wished I had taped what He was saying, but the Holy Spirit said, No, what He spoke was just for there at this time, but He WILL speak again in due time. 

       One again, I was left weak and limp.  I had brought my trumpet to worship the Lord, but felt as though I was too weak to minister to Him in song.  Yet, by the leading of the Holy Spirit I did worship through the song of thanksgiving, “Give Thanks”, that He had given me for that day.  Although the prayer had run later than usual, due to the moving of the Holy Spirit, He put it within one of the intercessor’s spirit for us to walk around the property and pray, as well.  Within days, God moved answering our prayers concerning some specific issues, according to His revealed will to us!  Oh how I give glory, honor and praise to the Godhead for great and mighty things that He has done!  He is yet moving in the Earth!  He is still GOD, and HE is sitting upon the throne, reigning in the hearts and lives of men! 

       How did I get from that place, which I can hardly remember without God’s grace in taking me back in time, to the place I am today?  For I am not that person anymore.  I have been completely transformed to the point that truly, I am a new creature, and old things have passes away.  Behold all things have become new, including and especially me!

IT WAS NOTHING LESS AND NOTHING MORE THAN THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD, MY SAVIOR WORKING THE GREATEST MIRACLE OF ALL IN MY LIFE – THE MIRACLE OF SALVATION – THE REBIRTH OF MY LOST, BROKEN, AND DESTITUTE SOUL!  FOR, I CONTINUE TO REALIZE THAT YES, I HAVE BEEN SAVED, I AM BEING SAVED, AND I WILL BE SAVED!  FOR SALVATION IS A WONDERFUL PROCESS AND WORK OF GOD ALONE TO BE COMPLETED WHEN I MEET MY LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, FACE TO FACE AND FALL AT HIS FEET COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED AND UNDONE!

May the peace of God continually reign in our hearts and lives!  May we completely submit and surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and to His work of True Salvation in our lives!  May His Kingdom come and His will be done on Earth even as it is in Heaven!  In Jesus’ name.  Amen.
             

© Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, use only with permission

Dream and Subsequent Conversation with God

Dream and Subsequent Conversation with God

The Dream

            I was in a church setting…  My mother and at least one other minister were on the platform, and I was standing just in front of the platform on the lower level floor.  I was ministering in a regular speaking tone, while turning in all directions to face both the people in the congregation and those on the platform.  I was speaking about the fact that the only thing that is important is that we know Christ, and all else is secondary. 
           Then I began to say, “The only important thing is this…”  I began to go to each and every individual in the congregation.  As I placed my hand on their shoulders one by one, I asked them two questions.  1.  Do you know Him?  2. Is He in you?  The first few people answered yes, and I began to assume that everyone would answer yes, and that maybe they didn’t get the message, because the point of the message is the one that God has been ministering to me… EVERYONE IN AMERICA THINKS THEY ARE SAVED, AND SO MANY ARE BEING DECEIVED.  I believe that the heart of my message was for us each to examine ourselves, and the importance of our individual, personal responsibility before God, concerning His work of Salvation in our lives. 
          Then I came to a group of woman that appeared to be from the Pilipino cultural, ethnic, and national background.  Surprisingly, when I asked them the same two questions their response was different.  This actually took me by surprise in the dream and I hesitated wondering how to respond and seeking the leading of the Holy Spirit.  The first woman simply replied, “No.”  Another woman shied away from me, turning as if ashamed to face me, replying, “No.”  Another woman bowed her head and began to cry.  I believe there were about 3 or 4 “No” responses.  In fact, I vaguely remember one pulling away from me as if offended, and not wanting me to touch her.  Though I do not remember distinctly each response, there was definitely a variety of responses.  I began to speak and minister to them one on one, until I realized I needed to continue so that everyone had an opportunity to respond.  I felt compassionate, wanting to spiritually embrace the each woman who said, “No” in order to minister to them until they had an assurance of their Salvation.  I longed to encourage them that it was O.K. and that they could be saved.  One woman was crying as if broken over the realization that NO, she did not know Christ, and He was not in her. 
        I walked back in front of the podium in order to minister to those needing salvation.  I turned and began speaking to my Mother and the other minister(s) on the podium once again reiterating the message of how this is what is most important.  I noticed that my Mother was gazing off thinking about something else and not hearing what I was saying, but then knowing within myself that she often does this because at the same time things are going on, she is unaware, being in the Spirit realm herself hearing and seeing what God is speaking and showing her.  One would not understand this unless you knew my Mother spiritually, because she flows deep in the Spirit realm.  It was about this time that the dream broke, I awoke and the Holy Spirit began to minister to me.

Conversation with God

Ephesians 4:13 (Amplified Bible)"[That it might develop] until we all attain oneness in the faith and in the comprehension of the [full and accurate] knowledge of the Son of God, that [we might arrive] at really mature manhood (the completeness of personality which is nothing less than the standard height of Christ's own perfection), the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Christ and the completeness found in Him."

   

       Strangely, when I awoke God spoke and revealed some things to me that seemed unrelated to the dream, yet are extremely relevant to the message of Salvation…  I had finished a homework assignment the day before for a course related to Issues and Problems in Education.  The assignment was write a discussion about how “standards” in education determine “what” is taught and “how” it is taught.  To be honest, I struggled with the assignment, because it is hard for me to shift from the spiritual focus to a secular educational focus.  I lacked the motivation that day to even go there.  I just wanted to continue to praise, worship, pray, and write as the Holy Spirit leads me.  I could live in that realm 24/7 365 days a year!  Now I have started another class, and must divide my time.  At least, that is how I perceived it. 
     Well, God blew this thinking out of the water!  He revealed to me… JESUS CHRIST IS OUR STANDARD.  The aim of SALVATION is that CHRIST BE FORMED IN US.  The Holy Spirit began to minister to me how this BIBLICAL STANDARD relates to the SECULAR EDUCATIONAL STANDARD!  He showed me how although the BIBLICAL STANDARD is the same for ALL of us, how UNIQUE the Holy Spirit’s “teaching” process and our individualized “learning” process really is for each and every child of God.  Think about it!  There is not one single person since Adam and Eve in the garden, who have WALKED THE SAME WALK with the Lord or engaged in AN IDENTICAL SPIRITUAL CURRICULUM, although His BIBLICAL STANDARD for us all is the same!  This is what we call in education, “DIFFERENTIATED EDUCATION” to the extreme! 
       I was thinking, “Wow!  Now I wish He had given that revelation to me the day before, when I wrote and submitted my assignment!  Then He sent me on a walk where He continued to minister to me concerning my frustration of needing to engage in “secular work” when my desire is to just PURSUE HIM!  He ministered to me that we often departmentalize our lives, and this ought not to be.  We put our all into our family for a portion of time.  Then we put our all into our job for a portion of time.  Then we put our all into Him for a portion of time etc…  He told me this… PUT YOUR ALL INTO ME, AND THEN PUT ME INTO YOUR SCHOOL WORK AND ALL ELSE.  This was a revelation for me and I hope that those who read this get this!  It is AWESOME!  Oh how I thank Jesus for His tender loving care and His intimate involvement in EVERY area of my life.  I only pray that I and all those who desire HIM to be their ALL would learn to put this revelation into our DAILY practice… 24/7 365 days a year!
      By the way, I switched over from working on a school paper that is due today to write this testimony.  Well, I will just put my all into HIM and trust HIM to write the school paper through me too!

© Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, use only with permission

Lessons in Intercession: Los Angeles, California - A City of Extremes

Lessons in Intercession:

Los Angeles, California - A City of Extremes

Daniel 10:12-14 “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.  But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.  Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.”  (KJV)

Romans 8:25-27 - "But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.  Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.  And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God."  (KJV) 

          On the weekend of February 12 to 14, 2011, the Spirit of the Lord sent me on a prayer mission to Los Angeles, California.  He specifically led me to schedule a flight through Atlanta, Georgia to land in the airport and pray against the maliciously wicked sin of human trafficking.  As we flew over the city and landed at the airport, the Holy Spirit emphatically spoke and prayed a single, yet powerful word through me: EXPOSURE.  Yes, this wicked and dreadful industry MUST BE EXPOSED AND BROUGHT DOWN, by the will, power, and authority of the most High God!  He is seeking out those who will CONTEND until His will is accomplished concerning the sex slave industry being exposed and destroyed, setting the captives free in Jesus’ mighty name!
          During the flight to Los Angeles, California, once again the Holy Spirit repeated two words in my spirit, leading me to pray accordingly: THE MARGINALIZED.  According to Merriam Webster, marginalize is defined as “to relegate to an unimportant or powerless position within a society or group.”  It wasn’t until the following day that the Holy Spirit further revealed what He was speaking concerning the condition of Los Angeles, California.
          As the shuttle reached only a few blocks from the hotel, where the Holy Spirit led me, I looked up and saw a huge sign on the Staple Center announcing the big event scheduled for the following day – The Grammy Awards!  I had absolutely no idea concerning the event or the area where I would be staying during my visit.  Once I reached into the hotel and began to pray the Holy Spirit revealed to me that this was a Divine Prayer Appointment.  He had set me up to use me in a way I had never thought or imagined previously.  As I spoke out loud, “Lord, you have me here in this specific place at this specific time,” the power of God flowed through my body with direct confirmation to the truth of this statement.  During my first evening of prayer the Holy Spirit spoke to me, “I have brought you here to speak to you,” and led me to write and post the message “It’s Time to Prepare.” 
          The next morning, Sunday February 13, 2011, the Holy Spirit led me to the streets on a prayer walk.  I have been on prayer walks before, but NEVER like this one.  As I walked the Holy Spirit literally served as my tour guide.  What do I mean?  As I approached each corner, the Holy Spirit spoke clearly to me which direction to turn, and where to walk.  I followed step-by-step as the Holy Spirit led me on this walk.  He guided me around the blocks surrounding the Staple Center.  There was even an entrance leading to the Staple Center building where I walked into a forbidden section.  It wasn’t until I had reached inside this area, that a security personnel asked me if I had identification to be there, and informed me this area was closed to visitors due to the event.  When I spoke to my Mother, Prophetess Vera Paul, she confirmed that at times, God would allow us to get into places even if it is only for two seconds for His purpose and glory.  As I walked I prayed, but very little prayer was actually coming forth from me.  I was listening to what the Holy Spirit, my tour guide, was speaking to me.  At one point, I even asked Him why I wasn’t praying as I felt that I should be praying.  He spoke clearly to me, “When you reach back to the hotel you will pray and send your prayer to every place where you stepped as you walked.” 
            It was through this experience that the Holy Spirit taught me another aspect of intercession.  Before I left on this mission, Proph. Vera Paul had anointed my head, ears and feet.  INTERCESSION IS NOT ALWAYS THE WORDS THAT WE PRAY!  God revealed that this mission was MORE about HEARING WHAT HE WAS SAYING, and WALKING WHERE HE LED ME.  I do NOT fully understand or know what God did, but I DO KNOW that God used my obedience of walking the streets for His purpose, honor, and glory.  He told me that when I walked it was as if HE HIMSELF WALKED the streets!  All He required of me was my obedience, faith, trust and ear to  hear His voice!  When I returned to my hotel room, I prayed as the Holy Spirit led me, and sent my prayer to the places where I had walked, following the footsteps of My Savior. 
            Throughout this mission the Holy Spirit spoke to me concerning the city of Los Angeles, California.  He called Los Angeles “a city of extremes.”  God showed me the significance even of the name of the city, Los Angeles, meaning the city of angels.  God confirmed to me that, Yes! Los Angeles IS a city of angels, both angelic servants of the Most High God, AND fallen angels, serving Satan.  As a result, there is a tremendous WAR in the atmosphere!  The Holy Spirit led me to pray for the Body of Christ within the city to be PREPARED, and brought to a place of MATURITY in order to accomplish the will of God.  God revealed that Los Angeles is a city of extremes:  Extreme wealth and affluence, demonstrated greatest by Hollywood, and extreme poverty and marginalization, demonstrated best by Skid Row, which I had never even realized was a real place several blocks from the downtown area in all its “materialistic glory.”  God also revealed that there is an extreme concentration of wickedness within both the city of Los Angeles and the state of California.  Yet, God also has a remnant of chosen righteous ambassadors and intercessors.  This is another sign of the “extremity” of which God is speaking to me.
            The Holy Spirit also led me to pray concerning the Grammy Awards Ceremony, and the salvation of those individuals both present and absent from this event.  The Holy Spirit led me to pray for those who would be a light even in the darkness there that evening.  NOT BY ACCIDENT, BUT BY DIVINE APPOINTMENT, I met one of those lights as I checked out of the hotel the next morning.  I met a young lady in the elevator.  We went to the lobby counter to check out at the same time, when she began to speak about the Grammy Awards Ceremony.  As it turns out, she used to work at MTV, until she became a Christian, and now she works the grounds of the Grammy Awards Ceremony, where she has had the opportunity to meet many of those whom the world calls “Stars”.  She testified that many of them seem to be open to the Gospel.  After all, salvation is a MIRACLE for each of us, bringing us out of darkness into Christ’s Marvelous Light.  Nothing is impossible with God!  My prayer is that God saves people from all walks of life, transforming them into witnesses of His Light in the darkest places!  To God be the glory for great things that He hath done!
            I pray that the testimony of this prayer mission, and the lessons of intercession the Holy Spirit taught me will strengthen and encourage us all to WALK OUT the call to INTERCESSION EVERY WHERE OUR TOUR GUIDE, THE HOLY SPIRIT, LEADS US!  Let us stake claim to our cities and nations all for the honor and glory of the Godhead, The Father, Son and Holy Spirit!  
       

© Christine Lombard, All rights reserved, use only with permission

I AM THAT I AM

The Holy Spirit first began to minister this peotic word to me in song, and then through the following spoken word.

John 12:23-26 "And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.  Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.  He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.  If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour."  (KJV)

 

John 15:1-8 - I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.  Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.  Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.  Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.  I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.  If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.  If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.  Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples."  (KJV) 

I AM THAT I AM

Hear My plea!

Abide in ME

And let My WORD abide in thee

Abide in ME

And let My WORD abide in thee

I will cover thee

For I AM

THAT I AM

THE Mantle Most Necessary

To possess and carry

As you bow in Holy reverence

I’ll engulf you in My Presence

As you bow before My throne

I’ll accept you as My own

I AM everything you need

As The Incorruptible Seed

For which you plead,

I will meet your every need.

I AM

THAT I AM

The Holy Mantle of Joy

To utterly destroy

The enemy’s ploy

I AM

THAT I AM

The Holy Mantle of Peace

To be released

Through praise that can’t be ceased

I AM

THAT I AM

The Holy Mantle of Love

To descend like a dove

From the Father above

I AM

THAT I AM

The Holy Mantle of Suffering

To ring and sing

As the harvest I bring

I AM

THAT I AM

The Holy Mantle of Power

To make the devil cower

This Resurrection hour!

I AM

THAT I AM

The Holy Mantle of Authority

To establish My priority

Through a ruling remnant minority  

I AM

THAT I AM

It is ME that you seek

I am humble and meek

But NEVER weak

And so must you be

If you REALLY want ME

Hear My plea!

Abide in ME

And let My WORD abide in thee

Abide in ME

And let My WORD abide in thee.

I will cover thee

For I AM

THAT I AM

THE Mantle most necessary

To possess and carry

In these end times

I am even in the rhythmic rhymes

For they are Mine

A sign of the times

A sign to the blind

Who will hear

And know that I AM near

A sign to the deaf

Who I’ll bless

As they read and receive

This Incorruptible Seed

Who will meet their every need.

Will you bleed

To plant this Seed?

Will you cry

To die

That you may become this Seed

To meet every generational need?

As behooves ME

Outer shell of the flesh, I remove thee

As you fall to the ground

Oblivious to who else is around

As you lie prostrate on your face

Death to self you embrace

As you choose to die

Uttering complete surrender’s cry

As you are transformed from a weed

Into an Incorruptible Seed.

Through you, I will meet the greatest need

Yes, I will feed

Through one who once was a weed

I will feed

My Body and Blood through you

My precious chosen few

Who have become my morning dew.

Hear My plea!

Abide in ME

And let My WORD abide in thee

Abide in ME

And let My WORD abide in thee.

I will cover thee

For I AM

THAT I AM

THE Mantle most necessary

To possess and carry

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