Feb 13
Cloaked in Light II
“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14
It was not the Walmart coat she wore that made people turn their heads when she walked by. Nor was it the way she had fixed her hair that frosty morning. It wasn’t even the sky blue scarf she wore around her neck. Still, everyone saw it, everyone wanted it, yet no knew what they saw. Fran had something far more than human capabilities can produce. Fran had a brightness, a freshness, a certain magnetism, and people were drawn to it. Her face radiates an invisible light that eyes do not see. Moreover, those who think they know what it is that attracts them to her, are not aware that they could see this particular light even with their eyes closed. Perhaps even more surprising is that Fran doesn’t see it either, but she is cloaked in Light.
VISIBLE - TANGIBLE LIGHT
Perhaps more important is that the light indwelling Fran is not only visible, it is tangible - you can feel it, it has density, mass, volume, and it is alive. It is living light. Over the millennia many have wanted this “living light.” They have tried to buy it, they have tried to manufacture it, they have tried to imitate it, and when they found they could accomplish any of that - they tried to kill it. Little did they know that this tangible, eternal light is free, yet it is more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold, and incomprehensible in its nature.
So is it with you. As you stand here, you are being filled, indwelt, and cloaked with this very unusual light. In a very strange and wonderful manner, you have returned to the source of Light you were intended to have from the beginning. The full absorption does not happen instantly, but as you stand in this final Room of Mystery, Eternal Light and temporal man join and become one again. Timelessness and time somehow mingle together and you become an everlasting life.
THE HEAVEN AND EARTH CONNECTION
Somehow, you remember, you have no shoes on your feet and you can feel the dust of the Earth between your toes and even sense it falling softly around each foot. It is as if God has called the Earth to bare witness to this moment, this is why your feet are bare; Heaven and Earth touch through you. You are a connector between Heaven and Earth. Therefore, when you feel God, the Earth feels Him through you. This is what both of you were created for. Earth to help man, man to steward Earth; both revealing the Glory of God. This is, in essence, why Matters of the Earth are important to man.
You are beginning to understand so much more, being a light of the world is far more real and weightier than you previously thought. You are not yet “one” with the light and so it is still uncomfortable for you to look very long at the Light from the Mercy Seat. A far deeper realization permeates every cell in your body that it is by Grace you are here and through Mercy that you are still alive.
SUBCELLULAR UNDERSTANDING
As the Light enters you, you are aware of strange things happening in your body. It is as if you are coming apart at a cellular level. But, how do you know that? You discover that your awareness has infinitely increased. There is no feeling of pain, only total awareness of how you were created, awareness of every cell in your body, even awareness of sub-cellular and sub-atomic particles that Science hasn’t discovered yet. This Light is far more than Light, it is the Substance of Creation and in its entrance into you it is regenerating you. You are reconceived! You understand how you were created, but that memory will eclipse your understanding once you return to a more Earthly environment. That memory is for another time yet ahead - it will return then.
DISORIENTATION FROM HEAVENLY EVENTS
In your reconstitution, things seem a little dizzy now. The Cherubim woven in the covering thirty feet above you seem alive. Have they changed? Are they really there? This Final Room of Mystery is so different! The covering seems so high, far higher than it did in the First Room of Mystery. Perhaps it is only the smallness of the room that makes it seem so high. It is still twenty cubits high (or thirty feet)? None-the-less, that still makes it twice as tall as it is wide. As you continue to look around in AWE, you notice that the amber colored vapor of smoke is even more brilliant in color. And it is so thick in this room, it swirls as if wings of angels were fanning it. You also notice that the vapor of smoke seems just as thick at the top of the room as it is at the bottom. You cannot help but think, “Truly this is an unearthly environment,” and you so are thankful you have your feet on the ground.
When the Light of the Creator has completed It’s current task within you, you will radiate light at levels you have never imagined. You will need to know the truth and reality of that at a spiritual level once you leave this Light and go back into the darkness that fills the earth and the gross darkness that fills the people. It is there you will find the “Dark Night of the Spirit.”
We have more to cover before we fully address that topic.
Blessings,
John Paul
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HI, IT’S MIGHTY STUFF, WHAT NEED TO SAY MORE, EXCEPT, WHAT ELSE, DO YOU HAVE IN THE STORE? IM ALL AGOG, WHEN I READ YOUR FULL BLOG, AND CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THIS MIGHTY FINE STUFF. THANKING YOU AND YOUR WHOLE CREW FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! AND MAY OUR GOD WHOSE IS GOOD, BLESS YOU WITH HIS LOVE.
“As the Light enters you, you are aware of strange things happening in your body. It is as if you are coming apart at a cellular level. But, how do you know that? You discover that your awareness has infinitely increased. There is no feeling of pain, only total awareness of how you were created, awareness of every cell in your body, even awareness of sub-cellular and sub-atomic particles that Science hasn’t discovered yet. This Light is far more than Light, it is the Substance of Creation and in its entrance into you it is regenerating you. You are reconceived! You understand how you were created, but that memory will eclipse your understanding once you return to a more Earthly environment. That memory is for another time yet ahead - it will return then.” - John Paul Jackson
Yes. We are in Communion. You understand and that LIFTS me up.
Mark
I am going to tell an experience in as few words as I can…Eight years ago I was diagnosed with colon cancer.The previous year I suffered with the symptoms-not telling anyone. I was believing for GOD to heal me…
At a point the symptoms got so bad, I knew I had to seek treatment. It was really a blow to my ego and I was afraid that I was a disappointment to GOD because I was choosing to go to the doctor, but GOD went before me amazingly…
I prayed where I was to go to. I was in a hospital in a town I did not live in–using unknown doctors and staff–and didn’t know anyone living in the town. On a Thursday I was told I had cancer and the next day, Friday, I was operated on. Even though I had the symptoms for a year–I “officially” had cancer one day. Following surgery I did not have to have medicine, chemo or radiation.
Praise GOD!!!
While in the hospital I stayed on my back without physical energy. I head my headphones on 24/7 listening to praise and worship music and I wasn’t having to take morphine.
Day and night people (strangers)flocked to my room. As they sat, they poured their hearts out to me. My normal self would have taken their hands and prayed for them right on the spot—but I was weak. I told them to put their names on a piece of paper and I would pray for them when I got home.
A week later a woman come into my room and introduces herself as the head of nursing and a former marine nurse. She looks down at me and says “Do you know that this whole hospital is talking about you being a miracle. I just had to come see you for myself.” She turned and left the room.
After she left I questioned GOD–”What is she talking about me being a miracle!?!?!—I was cut on!!!”
GOD spoke to me. HE said HE knew I was disappointed on being cut on. HE wanted me to see that I could be “flat” on my back with no energy—-and HIS power could draw people to me…..
The only thing I remember doing as a witness was singing praise to GOD as I was wheeled to surgery.
The ironic thing is my home church about 1 1/2 hours away never knew I was thought of as a miracle in this hospital. It was like GOD privately showed HIMSELF for me, my husband and this hospital. I say 95% of my church never even knew I faced cancer.
I don’t understand fully what happened that week, but I know HE released that “light”— that presence. People were feeling and sensing HIS miraculous power.
Ever since then I have been wanting to gain deeper insight and knowledge about what HE released….
John Paul, thank you for allowing the LORD to use you to lead us into areas that you have gone before us in.
I know it takes a lot out of you to put these deep blogs together—translating heavenly things to earth.
I appreciate the time and energy that you spend for us.
May GOD return to you what you are seeking as well.
I don’t mean to take up a lot of space when I write…
Love to y’all,
Linda
Agreed. About 2 years ago I started feeling “ick” and had a mental image of tar tanting the world which made me gag on a level more deeply than physical. I have an understanding that some of it is on me but that it must be purged. I informed the pastor of the church I was going to at that time what I was sensing spiritually and his eyes widen. He didn’t tell me but that next service was about sin in the world. He showed a movie clip of Spider Man 3 where Peter Parker goes into the church and rings the bell several times in order to pull the black tar-like substance from his body. I chuckled inwardly and thought “God? So this is the way you were going to communicate the same message to the congregation? Bravo!”
What can I say? God writes the best stories.
-Shaun Brehm
“You are a connector between Heaven and Earth. Therefore, when you feel God, the Earth feels Him through you. This is what both of you were created for. Earth to help man, man to steward Earth; both revealing the Glory of God. This is, in essence, why Matters of the Earth are important to man.” Amen
I can relate to Fran.
The only difference between Fran, and I is I have been in the marketplace shopping, and had the negative response by individuals. In one instance I was walking down an isle, and a older women stopped turned and scowl at me, the kind of scowl that makes your hair on your neck stand on end, how ironic.
However, I know from these experiences there are those who do not like the cloak of light, because they’re wrapped in gross darkness.
May the cloak of light drive the darkness from them, for they are missing the elements of an awesome God.
I desire so much for this. I remember when I was first saved I would go home and lie in bed and begin to pray. As I prayed I would just begin to believe and not think about human reasons not to believe. I would lift up my hands to the Lord and say, “Lord I know you are here so im coming to see you.” As I prayed He would become apparent and I would receive a wonderful awareness of His presence. It felt almost as if I He was right there above my bed and His love was emanating out and I would be caught up to experience Him. I loved this so much it was amazing.
At other times I would be worshiping in church and I would have the same thought.. “Lord I know you are here, thank you that i can come near..” And it would feel like He was moving around the room from person to person who would receive and suddenly He moved to me. It was like the Holy Spirit would gently move over me and be just over me for a while. My awareness would increase and after a bit He would move on to the next person.
I mention these experiences because I believe He has more for me. Lord forgive me for doubting. for becoming so concerned with the storms. You are so wonderful and more than anything I know you are here.
JDC
John Paul,
I was praying for you regarding the Prophetic Warrior Conference you will be in this coming weekend. This scripture came to me about Benaiah, one of David’s mighty men:
“…He also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day.” I Chronicles 1:22b
May you release the warriors to face and kill their “lions” in whatever unusual circumstance they find themselves in.
Enjoy the Carolinas!
Linda
hey everyone,
I learned a valuable lesson that I want to share. If you need more knowledge than don’t go running around looking for it. It will come to you. Our marvelous Lord has a ministry planned for us that is beyond all of our knowledge and understanding. So bloom where you are planted and watch him cultivate his garden in your hearts and in your lives! Long live the King, Jesus!
John Paul,
I got my “token” of confirmation!!!
You released that word Friday night for GOD to give us a “token” at that conference.
Sat. morning I drove my grandson to the library. As I looked over the DVD’S my eyes caught “The Book of Ruth” and I said that’s my token.
Years ago the Holy Spirit downloaded a fictional modern book based on Ruth that I called “The Covering”…Somehow it has turned out in some crazy way to be a vision for my life hidden in the pages—not something to be published. I’ve been gleaning nuggets ever since even though GOD at one point had me to throw it away.
I watched this DVD twice last night. (Sun)
This evening (Mon) I carried supper to my mom. She said a friend of yours dropped a gift off to you today. My mom brings out two clear plastic packages of dried sheaves.
One pkg. is “wheat” and the other is “barley”…..
This friend does not know about what “Ruth” means to me–she has no idea that I had checked out this DVD.
But GOD sent her to my mom’s house with this “token” of confirmation that I am in the right field (only GOD know where I am) working towards the destiny HE has for me. Hallelujah!!!
When I came home this evening–I told my husband
“Look! I’ve brought my sheaves that I’ve gleaned home!”
GOD has a wonderful sense of humor and HE shares HIS delights with us!!!
Your word as a prophet—came to pass.
Gaining more “clarity”!!!
Linda
Peters shadow was not a shadow cast upon the ground as his body blocked the sun….rather the word for shadow means illumination of light. The mystery of light and darkness is being revealed in reality today…
Looking up at the stars the other morning I was curious to know how close is the closest star? The sun obviously is the closest but it lights the day. At night the closest star is four light years away. So if we traveled at the speed of light….186,000 mph…it would still take us four years to reach the closest star. We’d cover over 25 trillion miles just to get there…..yet the light of that star is not hindered or limited by the darkness between it and us…..darkness cannot comprehend light….and it must flee away from it’s very presence. Go into a pitch black room; light a match and a level of darkness instantly flees….turn on a flashlight and more darkness flees..instantly; turn on a light bulb and the room lights up…..where did the darkness go? Why did it leave so instantly? So to the degree that the light is evident the darkness must yield to its presence……soon there will be a people who’ve given themselves completely to the Lord….poured out for Him and refilled with light….then watch as the darkness that covers the earth runs from their very presence……
Scott
Greetings! I was at the Chavda’s conference Feb 18-21 in Charlotte. When you spoke of healing, it seemed to conclude that healing was basically a matter of corporate math by the combination of corporate and individual faith. How then does God’s use of sickness come into play? If the purpose of sickness in my life is not complete, can it be trumped by prayer? (I hope this is the correct forum to ask this question)
I work in sales, although I am an introvert. I have some skill in it but there are many more skilled. However, I find as I’m honest and my true self with customers, somehow it seems like God’s light comes through me, and in these cases, people want to do business with me. Even in scenarios that in the natural would cause them to not want to do business with me. It’s almost an attractant. I don’t do it to “get the sale;” in fact, if I try to do it to get the sale, then my motives are not pure and His light doesn’t shine through me. When I focus on letting His line shine through me, it happens. More importantly, I build relationships with people, and my job is not “work,” it’s fun. Anyway, a little digression, but it seems people know when something’s up from God, and even it seems, animals (dogs for me) also know when God’s presence is on you.
John Paul Wrote:
When the Light of the Creator has completed It’s current task within you, you will radiate light at levels you have never imagined. You will need to know the truth and reality of that at a spiritual level once you leave this Light and go back into the darkness that fills the earth and the gross darkness that fills the people. It is there you will find the “Dark Night of the Spirit.”
I write:
It breaks my heart and grieves my spirit to see darkness attack peoples hearts and minds. It’s even worse to watch others respond to it like there is no way out. Further more,it hits home in my soul when this darkness has attacked my mind and heart. When this happens to me, it is like someone shut the lights out, or in some instance a bad drug trip even though it is only for a brief moment. But after the assault happens there is a quick return to peace and the Lord’s spirit is ruling and reigning even more within my spirit uniting in a greater way, my mind, my will my emotion and my body.
I feel hesitant in most instances take a risk and go into places where there is darkness, because I desire light, holiness and the greater things of God. My early days have been reared in darkness and so why do I need to return to that place. God is calling me into a higher place in my walk with Him and furthermore in its progression. I feel that I would be in a place of disobedience, if I chose to concentrate on the darkness of light. The Lord keeps telling me that He wants me to walk in a greater light with His perspective guiding my very thoughts for He is my shepherd. I feel that some people here need to be reminded of Psalm 23:
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul,
He guides me in paths of righteousness for His Name Sake,
Even though I walk through the valley of “THE SHADOW OF DEATH”,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me,
your rod and your staff they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies,
You anoint my head with oil,
my cup overflows,
Surely goodness and love will follow me all
the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Don’t fear anything, or anyone in this life. Perfect Love Cast Out All Fear and Jesus is Perfect Love. What else do we need when we have Him.
In His Love,
Shirley C.
Out for my daily walk, early this morning, I saw a very encouraging sign. I’ve been hiking in and around these hills and lake areas ever since I was a young boy. And this is the FIRST time that I have EVER seen a North American Bald Eagle, here in the East Bay Area hills of Northern California.
Immediately upon seeing this Bald Eagle, I heard the Spirit of God whisper to me; “the ‘Eagles’ are returning.” “The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy.” - Rev. 19:10
Y’all,
Here is a tremendous word from the late Jill Austin that appeared in Charisma:
The Price Behind The Anointing
http://bit.ly/9PPq8i
Love,
Linda
When all else seems bleak and the day is done and you have nothing left within you and you did all that you can do to keep the peace between a sister or a brother and make a positive difference in someone’s life all though most often times misunderstood, just stand and when you stand in “His Presence” think about the words to this song old tune by Peter, Paul and Mary,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U9bKhXyNGg
Bless You!
Shirley C.
Well considering my name is Fran… and this is the first time I’ve ever visited this website… I am pretty blown away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Shirley–
“If I had a hammer–I’d hammer in the morning–I’d hammer in the evening all over this land…”
My husband thinks that is my “theme” song because I have so many pictures hanging up in my home…:)He gifted me one year with a petite hammer because I was carrying off his craftsman hammer.
All kidding aside–I like that scripture in Jeremiah 23:28,29:
“The prophet who has a dream, let him tell a dream;
And he who has MY word, let him speak MY word faithfully.
What is chaff to the wheat?” says the LORD.
Is not MY word like a fire? says the LORD,
and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
JPJ, May the prophetic “now” word go forth this week nailing GOD”S truth securely in the people’s hearts who have traveled many miles to hear it. I will be praying for you and your staff at this teaching conference.
Love y’all,
Linda
Dear Lovely Linda:
It sounds like hammer-time is happening throughout the land in God’s time. I hope and pray that all continues to be well with you.
Blessings,
Shirley C.
“All ye—all ye—in come free!”
Where is everyone? We need some fresh input from y’all on this blog.
When I was a kid the whole neighborhood use to play kick the can….I am looking around and I can’t find anyone that is participating. Come join back in with your thoughts.
We need to encourage John Paul that we’re still in fellowship with him—sipping whatever— breaking bread—and listening to each other.
Come out of hiding gang!!!
Linda
The person I once knew, who started this journey through the tabernacle, is No More! The transformation that God has wrought - inside of me - has brought profound changes; into every cell of my body, the very fibers of my being, and every aspect of my life!
My soul has been dealt a crushing blow (remember the boxing ring?) that I’m sure, it will NEVER recover from. May my soul Rest In Peace (R.I.P.)!
Yes, soul has lost its ‘edge!’ I have identified the source of this conflict! And, spirit is beginning to rule!
Just the other day I was re-reading those posts on; “The Dark Night of the Soul” parts I, II & III, (a travelers advisory) from November 2008. I had not re-read those posts in this last year, and when I did, I could SEE so many things about myself, life, the Bible, others, and especially God, that were absolutely amazing! There is this whole panorama of understanding that has now opened up to me.
What’s the source of my conflict … you ask? Anger! And what is the root of anger? Control! And what is the root of control? Rejection! And what is the primal reason, as to why people control? Their fundamental fear of: rejection. And, what is driving them to control and also the power behind their control? Their own unresolved – anger. A vicious cycle of control, anger, and more control – all rooted in our own personal fear of rejection! And what are the underlying emotional issues, inextricably linked to rejection? Our God-given NEED for acceptance, affirmation, and approval.
24 months ago I was spiritually comatose. As I spent some time reflecting upon this journey, God asked me if I could identify three signs of being ‘spiritually comatose?’ And, as I spent some time in prayer, these are some of what HE revealed to me, as to my spiritual condition, several years back:
1. I was NOT CONSCIENCOUSLY AWARE, that my perceptions of reality had been carefully MANAGED and SHAPED, throughout the course of my life, by unseen influences.
2. I found it difficult to believe, that if I were to ASK God to reveal to me, some important truth, that HE would actually answer my prayer
3. I believed that I could actually FIND what I was searching for – on my own – without God’s help!
I know, this last one is kind of scary. Yes, I confess – I was delusional! There are many more conditions; indicators, if you will, (like the red flashing oil light, on the dash board of our car). Questions, I have learned to ask myself, helping me to identify – as to whether or not, I’m in a ‘spiritually comatose’ state? Suffice it to say, I think these three are enough.
The first one is much more insidious than the other two, in that when confronted with these ‘unseen influences,’ my mind put up a tremendous amount of resistance. I did not want to believe that I had been influenced in this way. Once this breakthrough happened, and my mind no longer resisted, it was as if an avalanche of revelation began to pour into me. As this transformation (awakening) process was initiated and set in motion, I began to see and understand things in ways that I NEVER had before.
What’s the ‘flashing RED light’ on the dashboard telling me … you ask? It’s telling me of my NEED to repent! Repentance; is something that I find myself doing often. Repentance, I have discovered, is the catalytic agent that God uses to initiate the transformation process that I have experienced on this journey. And, it has become a part of my daily walk with God. – Revelation 3:19
Yes, repentance is important! But, there is something that precedes repentance. And, this is – the MOST IMPORTANT lesson – I have learned on this journey. And, that is; how I have learned to recognize and discern, the ‘ways’ that the Holy Spirit “CONVICTS ME of sin, righteousness, and judgment.” - John 16:8
I have developed an ‘acute-sensitivity,’ to the ‘ways’ that the Holy Spirit CONVICTS me of sin issues in my life; even the slightest trespass, does not go unnoticed to Him. And, it’s only God’s “goodness,” then, that “leads me into repentance.” (Romans 2:4) It’s this important discovery, of discerning the CONVICTING work of the Holy Spirit, that has enabled me to continually experience HIS abiding “peace that surpasses all understanding;” (Phil 4:7) moment-by-moment, hour-by-hour, and day-by-day. This new sensitivity/awareness, has become in me, a ‘soul-gripping-conviction,’ that has become my passport, into the promise-land – of God’s abiding presence!
I get the feeling we are nearing the end of this journey together? I don’t know how many more posts John Paul has yet to share with us, (I anticipate more) but I wanted to say to all of my fellow travelers, that I have enjoyed reading all your comments along the way. And, since we are nearing the end of our journey together, I thought I would post this video by Kari Jobe. If you have not heard it before, you might want to check it out -“Revelation Song” (If you want the MP3, you can find it at: Amazon, MP3 music downloads.)
Click on this link to check out the Kari Jobe video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL0nDrEYDnk
This journey has been an epic adventure! From the stormy seas, of tests, trials, and tribulations; to the calm cool breeze and the gentle whispers of HIS still small Voice, my hope is anchored securely in Jesus; “Through every high and stormy gale, MY anchor holds within the veil.” And, even though John Paul has given us a tour-de-force of the Tabernacle of Moses, I have determined in my heart that I’m not just going to be a spiritual tourist, but a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Not just someone who knows ‘about’ God, but someone who knows and understands the ‘ways’ of God! (Proverbs 3:13)
May the Presence of our Savior, increase in our lives, and His Light shine forth from each one of us – like the noon-day sun!
See you, on the trail!
John Paul,
Nice Study on Light;)I have a lot to learn. I love it and the depth of understanding. I hope to share what the Lord has give me at some point. Blessings.
I had a dream concerning the dark night of the spirit and what it means in the Body of Christ this past Saturday night and I couldn’t help but share it here on “Coffee Talk”. This word was confirmed by Kim Clement on his recent “Live” internet television broadcast.
My Dream:
In the dream, I was driving in a car down a dark highway going forward, I did notice on the side of the road life was going on as usual and it was well lit with some artificial lighting, somehow in the dream, I knew deep in my heart what was on the side of the road was distractions and so I continued on my journey. One thing that was very uncomfortable about the journey ahead was that it was dark and I couldn’t see a thing but somehow a presence from within me kept moving me and the vehicle forward. I since have come to know that the presence from within was definitely the Holy Spirit leading me. But for some reason in the dream that wasn’t enough consolation so “fear” of the unknown had crept in and I was a bit concerned and started second guessing myself and so I turned the car around and then the presence from within me jerked the car and spoke to me and it I perceived it as coming from above and within at the same time and then voice of the Father spoke and said, turn the vehicle back around, you are going in the wrong direction, don’t be afraid, welcome to the dark night of the spirit. I thought that was odd and I woke up out of the dream vision a little bit perplexed and when I put Kim Clements live ministry on a half an hour later, I received confirmation that the Lord does not want His people to look back at how things were in the past and that He is calling us into a new season and a knew time. He wants to put tools in our hands in the present moment as strategies against the enemy of the land and that we are going to walk into a greater place of blessing for those who put their complete trust in the Lord and lean not on their own understanding and don’t look back but look forward to the greater things in the coming days for God’s people. Yeah God!
Blessings,
Shirley C.
I have a question?
Do we stay in this last room through the Dark Night of the Spirit.
Also has anyone been experiencing waves coming over them, meaning your emotions and your spirit are washing over you at the same time.
I was in McDonald’s, and it started I knew it was not hormones, and I started to cry, and I felt my spirit coming together in waves, and then the song Landslide was playing from Stevie Nicks.
Oh My Gosh! The words to the song were.
Oh mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Mmm mmm I don’t know
Mmm mmm
Well I’ve been ‘fraid of changing ‘cause I
Built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older, I’m getting older too
Is that the Dark Night of the Spirit Sailing through the changing ocean tides…..Mmm
I’m kicking the Can Linda!
John Paul:
Over the last two years since coming to this blog, I have come to understand in a greater way, my smallness and God’s BIGGNESS especially when it comes to His Love. I have also come to know through observing how so many of His people are missing it still and for some reason the sense of entitlement to certain points of view that do not seem to line up with what’s really on the heart and mind of God gets misconstrued. Prayer is the vehicle and the answer and the optic lens to much of the spiritual farsightedness that is still prevalent in many believers today. God has something up His sleeve and I want to continue to crawl up His Sleeve to find it, lol.
Continue To Be A Blessing,
Shirley C.
heart2hear:
“…For out of the abundance of the hear the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things…” Matt.12:33b-34a
That was fantastic post!!!
As the Lord, Himself, pours more into you—keep the
valve open so this treasure will flow into us from your good heart.
Love ya brother,
Linda
cm,
Those lyrics are beautiful!
Glad you are participating with me—lets see who else in our neighborhood blog will come and join in.
Panting but having fun!!!
Linda
PS> Shirley, you can wear a Boston marathon tee shirt and join us.
Dear Linda:
I am kicking away,lol. This can can go long distance too
However, as far as t-shirts are concerned spandex feels much better on the skin and gives you more breathing room for the journey. My son, a marathon runner is definitely in line for the t-shirt these days. I love the sense of humor here on Coffee Talk, it goes along way even to the folks up here in Massachusetts.
Blessings and Blissings!
Shirley C.
more fire more love more of you Father of lights no turning at all more of you in me increase the fire all the people you send my way increase the fire now burn deep calls to deep burn way down deep burn fire burn brighter and brighter now breath on us now in our hearts now burn fire 1000 fold burning baptist us now with the holy spirit and fire Shalom
Hey Linda
Thanks for the encouragement
I can feeeeel the Love
Blessings to you
In my journey through the “dark night of the soul” I have learned to recognize these ‘unseen influences.’ Whereas in the past, I was simply oblivious to them, much like Neo was oblivious to his life in the “Matrix.”
It was only in his being extricated from the Matrix that he began to see reality for what it really was – even then he did not want to believe.
In one of the classic lines from the film the Matrix, Morpheus says to Neo; “unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is – you have to see it for yourself.”
In the language of pop-film-culture, I have seen the Matrix – I have been awakened! And, I’m NEVER going back to the place, I was once at!
In the words of the Apostle Paul to the Church at Ephesus, he says; “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against unseen spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places. – Ephesians 6:12
Back in May of 2009 I was away at a Christian Mountain Retreat Center. On the fifth day that I was there, I experienced this intense struggle/conflict with anger, way beyond anything I had ever experienced before!
In that moment the spiritual realm opened up to me, and I could SEE this “spirit of anger” that had come into the cabin. Yes, with my own eyes I saw this dark spiritual force – God allowed me to see it. And now, I understand in ways that I NEVER have before.
John Paul,
Ahhh! Professor–Thank you for giving us a recess break.
Looking forward to your next post!!!
Will you follow up with teachings on Melchizedek someday?
“Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed, Because HIS compassion fails not. They are new every morning; Great is YOUR faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22,23
Being renewed daily,
Linda
increase the fire now please holy spirit i need more way more fire now SHALOM
John Paul,
We haven’t had new oil added to our lamps since February 13. Today is March 16. Hope you can press those olives soon so we can have fresh anointing light for the path (subject) you are leading us on…
Right y’all!?!
Linda
I just wanted to bring a little more clarity as to what the Bible says about, these ‘unseen influences.’
In the Living Bible, Ephesians 6:12 reads; “We are not fighting against people, made of flesh and blood, but against ‘persons-without-bodies’ – the evil rulers of the ‘unseen’ world, those mighty satanic beings and great evil princes of darkness who rule this world; and against huge numbers of wicked spirits in the spirit world.”
In the Message Bible, Ephesians 6:12 reads; “This – Christian Life – is no afternoon athletic contest that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps! A life-or-death fight-to-the-finish, against the devil and all his angels.”
See you, on the trail
Hello to everyone on ST. Patrick’s Day! Funny, I had on my green and without realizing it changed into an orange t-shirt. St. Patrick was actually Italian. So the Irish have to give a nod to the Italians today as well as celebrate a great guy who learned the secret of reaching the lost, by living amongst them as one of them. Not seperate and above them all. That is a great truth. Do we really want Jesus? It still costs the same, EVERYTHING! Love the lyrics by Stevie Nicks! Hello to Shirley and Linda, we are now living inside in an apartment but maintain a very simple life. Its cool! Thank you all for your prayers for us during our journey. This blog will always remain dear to me because of the experiences! Praise the Lord! Glory and honor and power and dominion to our great Lord Jesus. Blessings, Holly
Hi Holly!
I’m glad you checked in with our group. I always appreciate you sharing your heart and viewpoint…
There have been many of you that have been faithful to this blog for a couple of years. I started participating on the May 10th ‘09 blog.
Not being a computer person, I never thought I would participate in any blog—especially one directed by John Paul Jackson. I always associated him only with dreams. I never thought I would have anything in common or have a point of reference with a dream ministry. It blew me away when the HOLY SPIRIT directed me to this blog site and I found it was a “priestly” blog directed by John Paul.
As I look back over the past ten months, I can’t help but get a little sentimental. I can see that GOD has chiseled off a lot of pride and preconceptions. My mask is becoming smaller and I am learning to open up more.
We are all learning to trust each other. We’re each answering the “deep calls to deep”…Every once in awhile it is like the HOLY SPIRIT removes the veil for a split second and I view myself as a kingly-priest…
I know GOD let me “hap” in this field for this time in my life. I am glad to be gleaning beside y’all in HIS great harvest.
Love y’all,
Linda
Hi Holly:
Nice to see that you both are doing well and was able to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in your new abode provided by the Lord. You were greatly missed here on the blog. Please pray for me, I had a very deep healing Glory Dream regarding my past and I recorded it on dream blogger. God is so awesome. I will be sharing it on our next Blog Talk Radio. It seems to relate to the Body of Christ and so I can’t wait to share it. I believe that there will be many healings and deliverances of people who were victims of various childhood abuses. All I can say is God is on the move more then ever and He will move heaven and earth to touch His people.Again blessings on this Glorious New Day.
In His Love,
Shirley C.
In response to waves of emotions.
Once when I was with my husband in a restaurant I was talking to him about dreams that reoccurred throughout my life about my Mom leaving on a bus and I was left behind crying. Fears of her leaving me. As I was talking about this suddenly I started to cry and as if tears from fears long since held back came up and over me like a tidal wave. The tears came and came and came without the sobbing and there was no holding it back and I was in a restaurant but this “wave of emotion” that washed over me amazed me because it didn’t wash me away it was as if I knew Jesus’arms were around me bracing me it came was intense then past over me and because of His Arms withstood the force of it.
The second time I was again with my husband and The Lord
was dealing with irrational fears, suspicions, insecurities in our relationship. My mind was in a whir and I was wrestling in my mind against the suspicions and climbed in bed next to my husband. I “felt” my body begin to tremble like a rumble within a quaking then I tangibly felt the fear stored within come to the surface like a wave washing over me. I drew up my body into a ball like a fetal position and sobbed and groaned with moaning. Then it subsided. My husband didn’t say a word just held me and silently prayed. This internal earthquake of fear erupted three times in succession. Then peace..PEACE Praise The Lord! For emotional healing!
Have you ever had that experience where in a moments span of time you look about your surroundings that have been familiar to you and its as if you were looking at them for the first time. As if you had been awakened from a sleepwalking dream and your surroundings appeared surreal somehow??!!
I sat across from my sister in Christ and even looking at her it was as if I could see her spirit and the covering she wore over it was the physical appearance that you see. It only happened that once. Sherra
To whomever this may concern:
Faith Talks Live Prayer on Blog Talk Radio: There’s Healing Beyond The Veil -
Speaks on the restoration of innocence and purity by the Father Himself through a dream revelation in a life of a child of God who was a victim of childhood sexual abuse. This broadcast emphasizes the Resurrection Glory side of the cross.
Be Blessed,
In His Love
Shirley C.
Oops! I forgot the link to Faith Talks Live Prayer: There’s Healing Beyond The Veil.
Shirley C.
WOW! That was so cool, that I feel like if I stepped outside, the slightest wind would carry me away.