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Still Small Voice

Burn Brightly

May 3, 2024

Push back the darkness with the light of My presence. You are the light that I have called out of darkness. You have given your heart to Me and we are one. I am now calling you back into the darkness to shine My light for others caught in its grip. Lead them out, My chosen ones. This is the hour you have been prepared for. You know the desperation of the dark places. You have endured the pain, the loneliness, and the betrayal to sympathize with all who need a way out. You are a light. You are called to lead the way out of this present darkness. You have stayed faithful and kept your lamp burning with the oil of intimacy. Advance in victory.

BIBLE VERSES TO STUDY

Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, “I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.” –John‬ ‭8‬:‭12,‬ ‭CEV‬‬

For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. –Ephesians 6:12, RSV

Be ready and keep your lamps burning. –Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭35,‬ ‭CEV‬

Haz retroceder la oscuridad con la luz de Mi presencia. Tú eres la luz que he llamado de las tinieblas. Me has entregado tu corazón y somos uno. Ahora los estoy llamando a regresar a la oscuridad para hacer brillar Mi luz para otros atrapados en sus garras. Sacalos fuera, Mis elegidos. Esta es la hora para la que has estado preparado. Conoces la desesperación de los lugares oscuros. Has soportado el dolor, la soledad y la traición para simpatizar con todos los que necesitan una salida. Eres una luz. Estás llamado a liderar el camino para salir de esta oscuridad presente. Te has mantenido fiel y has mantenido encendida tu lámpara con el aceite de la intimidad. Avance en la victoria.

VERSÍCULOS DE LA BIBLIA PARA ESTUDIAR

Una vez más Jesús habló al pueblo. Esta vez dijo: “¡Yo soy la luz del mundo! Sígueme y no caminarás en la oscuridad. Tendrás la luz que da vida”. –Juan 8:12, NVI

Porque no luchamos contra sangre y carne, sino contra principados, contra potestades, contra los gobernantes del mundo de las tinieblas presentes, contra las huestes espirituales de maldad en las regiones celestes. –Efesios 6:12, NVI

Prepárense y mantengan encendidas sus lámparas. –Lucas 12:35, NVI

Still Small Voice

Advance the Kingdom

March 31, 2024
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he days ahead are dark and dangerous. Stay covered by the blood of Jesus. No weapon formed against you shall prosper. Stay low and prostrate before Me. Open your eyes and ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Wake up from your sleep. Advance the Kingdom. Do not tailgate the world. Be the warrior and leader I have called you to be. Advance and protect the truth. Help the lost and weary. Open the eyes of the blind and open the ears of the deaf. Walk in My word all the time. Do not deviate. There is no time for wandering. The days ahead are dangerous, but I am your protector. Sound the alarm. Get My people ready for battle. Pray and stay connected to the vine. Do not fear, for I am near. Reach out to each other and comfort My people. Don’t retreat, advance. You are a mighty warrior, and your victory is assured by the power of My Holy Spirit. You are not like this world. Separate yourself from all that corrupts. I am looking for a spotless and pure bride. Come to Me and you will find Me. I am your hiding place. You are covered by the blood. Have faith in Me in the days ahead. Keep your focus on Me. I will not fail you. Remember everything I have taught you. Stay close to My bosom.

BIBLE VERSES TO STUDY

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; But the Lord will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you.—Isaiah‬ ‭60‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NASB

Blow a trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming; Indeed, it is near, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness. As dawn is spread over the mountains, so there is a great and mighty people; There has never been anything like it, Nor will there be again after it to the years of many generations. —‭Joel 2:1-2 NASB2020‬

Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you. —2 Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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os días que se avecinan son oscuros y peligrosos. Mantente cubierta por la sangre de Jesús. Ningún arma forjada contra ti prosperará. Manténte agachada y postrada ante Mí. Abre tus ojos y oídos para escuchar lo que el Espíritu está diciendo a las iglesias. Despierta de tu sueño. Hacer avanzar el Reino. No sigas al mundo. Sé el guerrero y líder que te he llamado a ser. Avanzar y proteger la verdad. Ayuda a los perdidos y cansados. Abre los ojos de los ciegos y abre los oídos de los sordos. Camina en Mi palabra todo el tiempo. No te desvíes. No hay tiempo para divagar. Los días venideros son peligrosos, pero yo soy tu protector. Suena la alarma. Prepara a Mi pueblo para la batalla. Ora y mantente conectada con la vid. No temas porque estoy cerca. Extended la mano unos a otros y consolad a Mi pueblo. No retrocedas; avance. Eres un guerrero poderoso y tu victoria está asegurada por el poder de Mi Espíritu Santo. No eres como este mundo. Sepárate de todo lo que corrompe. Busco una novia impecable y pura. Ven a Mí y me encontraras. Soy tu escondite. Estás cubierta por la sangre. Ten fe en Mí en los días venideros. Mantén tu enfoque en Mí. No te fallaré. Recuerda todo lo que te he enseñado. Permanece cerca de Mi seno.

VERSÍCULOS DE LA BIBLIA PARA ESTUDIAR

Levántate, brilla; porque ha venido vuestra luz, y la gloria del Señor ha nacido sobre vosotros. Porque he aquí, tinieblas cubrirán la tierra y oscuridad los pueblos; Pero el Señor se levantará sobre ti y su gloria aparecerá sobre ti.—Isaías 60:1-2 LBLA

¡Tocad trompeta en Sion y tocad alarma en mi santo monte! Tiemblen todos los habitantes de la tierra, porque el día del Señor viene; En verdad, está cerca, un día de oscuridad y de oscuridad, un día de nubes y de espesa oscuridad. Como la aurora se extiende sobre los montes, así es un pueblo grande y poderoso; Nunca ha habido nada parecido, ni lo habrá después de ello en el transcurso de muchas generaciones. —Joel 2:1-2 LBLA2020

Por tanto, salid de en medio de ellos y apartaos, dice el Señor. No toquéis lo inmundo, y yo os recibiré. —2 Corintios 6:17 NVI

Still Small Voice

Illuminate the Dark

March 2, 2024
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tars shine bright, but the glory of the children of God will shine brighter. Brighter and brighter as the day approaches, when the children of the Lord will be gathered to my bosom. You will shine from within and illuminate the world now, and forever more. Your light is my light. I have given you my light, and I expect you to bring light into the present darkness around you. Illuminate the dark with my truth. My truth sets the captives free from the darkness gripping this world. Dark lies set traps and souls are unable to escape. Be a lamp for others to find their way. Light the way as children of light. Make a pathway for others to escape the darkness that brings fear and paralysis. They need eyes to see the path before them that I have laid out. Push back the darkness with the light of your lamp.

BIBLE VERSES TO STUDY

For You light my lamp; the Lord my God illumines my darkness. —Psalms‬ ‭18‬:‭28 NASB

Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The Lord will be a light to me.—Micah‬ ‭7‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.—Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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as estrellas brillan intensamente, pero la gloria de los hijos de Dios brillará más. Más y más brillante, a medida que se acerca el día en que los hijos del Señor serán reunidos en mi seno. Brillarás desde dentro e iluminarás el mundo ahora y para siempre. Tu luz es mi luz. Te he dado mi luz y espero que traigás luz a la oscuridad actual que te rodea. Ilumina la oscuridad con mi verdad. Mi verdad libera a los cautivos de la oscuridad que se apodera de este mundo. Las mentiras oscuras ponen trampas y las almas no pueden escapar. Sé una lámpara para que otros encuentren su camino. Iluminad el camino como hijos de la luz. Crea un camino para que otros escapen de la oscuridad que trae miedo y parálisis. Necesitan ojos para ver el camino que les he trazado. Haz retroceder la oscuridad con la luz de tu lámpara.

VERSÍCULOS DE LA BIBLIA PARA ESTUDIAR

Porque tú enciendes mi lámpara; el Señor mi Dios ilumina mis tinieblas. —Salmos 18:28 LBLA

No te alegres de mí, enemigo mío; Cuando caiga, me levantaré; Cuando me siento en la oscuridad, el Señor será una luz para mí.—Miqueas 7:8 NVI

Eres la luz del mundo. Una ciudad asentada sobre un monte no se puede esconder. Ni se enciende una lámpara y se pone debajo de un almud, sino sobre el candelero, y alumbra a todos los que están en la casa.—Mateo 5:14-15 NVI

Still Small Voice

Shine, Shine, Shine

November 14, 2023
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hine, shine, shine, for the darkness is thick. Your light is the hope of many souls wrapped in the tentacles of darkness. Shine your light as you take command of your post on earth. Stand firm on My word, and declare those things that are not as though they were. Let the gift of faith keep giving to others who lack hope. Open up your mouth and declare the truth of My word. Fill yourself with all of Me. Let My Holy Spirit teach you all things. Surrender your heart and mind and I will show you great and mighty things that will increase your faith. I will show you the spiritual treasures at your disposal, both as an arsenal, and a dispensary of healing and restoration. My truth will go forth to accomplish that for which I purposed it. Stand firm on it, and remember that the battle is mine.

BIBLE VERSES TO STUDY

Then upon Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation; and he said, Hearken, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou King Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Do not be afraid nor dismayed before this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. ‭‭—2 Chronicles‬ ‭20‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭JUB‬‬

If ye love me, keep my commandments; and I will ask the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it does not see him, or know him; but ye know him, for he dwells with you and shall be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. ‭‭—John‬ ‭14‬:‭15‬-‭18‬ ‭JUB‬‬

So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate, and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace. At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One. And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you. Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God's people. ‭‭—Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬-‭18‬ ‭GNT‬‬

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rilla, brilla, brilla, porque la oscuridad es espesa. Tu luz es la esperanza de muchas almas envueltas en los tentáculos de la oscuridad. Haz brillar tu luz mientras tomas el mando de tu puesto en la tierra. Mantente firme en Mi palabra y declara aquellas cosas que no son como si fueran. Que el don de la fe siga dándose a otros que carecen de esperanza. Abre tu boca y declara la verdad de Mi palabra. Llénate completamente de Mí. Deja que Mi Espíritu Santo te enseñe todas las cosas. Entrega tu corazón y tu mente y te mostraré cosas grandes y poderosas que aumentarán tu fe. Te mostraré los tesoros espirituales a tu disposición, tanto como arsenal como dispensario de sanación y restauración. Mi verdad saldrá para lograr aquello para lo que la propuse. Mantente firme en ello y recuerda que la batalla es mía.

Y estaba allí Jahaziel hijo de Zacarías, hijo de Benaía, hijo de Jeiel, hijo de Matanías, levita de los hijos de Asaf, sobre el cual vino el espíritu del SEÑOR en medio de la congregación; y dijo: Oíd, Judá todo, y vosotros moradores de Jerusalén, y tú, rey Josafat, el SEÑOR os dice así: No temáis ni os amedrentéis delante de ésta tan grande multitud; porque no es vuestra la guerra, sino de Dios. —2 Crónicas‬ ‭20‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭JBS‬‬

Y yo rogaré al Padre, y Él os dará otro Consolador para que esté con vosotros para siempre; es decir, el Espíritu de verdad, a quien el mundo no puede recibir, porque ni le ve ni le conoce, pero vosotros sí le conocéis porque mora con vosotros y estará en vosotros. No os dejaré huérfanos; vendré a vosotros. ‭‭—Juan‬ ‭14‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭LBLA‬‬

Por tanto, tomad toda la armadura de Dios, para que podáis resistir en el día malo, y habiéndolo hecho todo, estar firmes. Estad, pues, firmes, ceñida vuestra cintura con la verdad, revestidos con la coraza de la justicia, y calzados los pies con el apresto del evangelio de la paz; en todo, tomando el escudo de la fe con el que podréis apagar todos los dardos encendidos del maligno. Tomad también el yelmo de la salvación, y la espada del Espíritu que es la palabra de Dios. Con toda oración y súplica orad en todo tiempo en el Espíritu, y así, velad con toda perseverancia y súplica por todos los santos. —Efesios‬ ‭6‬:‭13‬-‭18‬ ‭LBLA‬‬

Still Small Voice

Light the Way

October 19, 2023
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ound the alarm. My people, wake up from your slumber. It is time to advance My kingdom. The days of sidelining have come to an end. I need hearts of warriors to dispel this present darkness with My light of truth. This is a war against darkness. Only My truth can penetrate its depths. Brave souls, who do not compromise, stand up. Stand up and shine. Dismantle lies by living the truth. Arm your selves with My words. Those are your weapons. The war is for the souls of men. That is the land that needs to be conquered. This world will one day pass away. But spirits are eternal. They must find their peace with Me. Light the way, My people. Light the way.

BIBLE VERSES TO STUDY

"The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. Those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them." - Isaiah 9:2 NASB

"Yeshua spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." - John 8:12 TLV

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16 NASB

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uena la alarma. Pueblo mío, despierta de tu letargo. Es tiempo de hacer avanzar Mi reino. Los días de marginación han llegado a su fin. Necesito corazones de guerreros para disipar esta oscuridad interior presente con Mi luz de la verdad. Esta es una guerra contra la oscuridad. Sólo Mi verdad puede penetrar en sus profundidades. Almas valientes, que no se comprometen, levántense. Levántense y brillen. Desmantelen las mentiras viviendo la verdad. Ármense con Mis palabras. Esas son sus armas. La guerra es por las almas de los hombres. Ésa es la tierra que hay que conquistar. Este mundo algún día desaparecerá. Pero los espíritus son eternos. Deben encontrar la paz Conmigo. Iluminen el camino, pueblo Mío. Alumbren el camino.

VERSÍCULOS DE LA BIBLIA PARA ESTUDIAR

"El pueblo que andaba en tinieblas ha visto gran luz; a los que habitaban en tierra de sombra de muerte, la luz ha resplandecido sobre ellos." - Isaias 9:2 DHH

"Jesús se dirigió otra vez a la gente, diciendo: —Yo soy la luz del mundo; el que me sigue, tendrá la luz que le da vida, y nunca andará en la oscuridad." - Juan 8:12 DHH

"Ustedes son la luz de este mundo. Una ciudad en lo alto de un cerro no puede esconderse. Ni se enciende una lámpara para ponerla bajo un cajón; antes bien, se la pone en alto para que alumbre a todos los que están en la casa. Del mismo modo, procuren ustedes que su luz brille delante de la gente, para que, viendo el bien que ustedes hacen, todos alaben a su Padre que está en el cielo" - Mateo 5:14-16 DHH

Still Small Voice

Treasures of Darkness

October 5, 2023

I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden wealth of secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. — Isaiah‬ ‭45‬:‭3‬ ‭NASB

Come with Me through the gardens, through the meadows, through the wilderness, and through the forests. I am with you in each season of your life. I am enough for you when you presume you are in lack, or when this world has consumed your spaces. During each season, we will walk together and find the hidden treasures in darkness. Walk with Me, talk with Me, and I will usher you in behind the veil, where all of My treasures are laid bare. They have been preserved for you, My dear one. It is all waiting for you and your child-like faith and trust to receive from My hand. Give Me your worries and I will give you hope. Give Me your pain and I will give you My balm. Give Me your ear and I will give you My secrets stored in My heart from eternity—for all those who value My voice, and seek My face. Give Me your hand, and I will guide you into all truth that leads to life with Me.

Te daré los tesoros de las tinieblas y las riquezas escondidas de los lugares secretos, para que sepas que soy yo, el Señor, el Dios de Israel, quien te llama por tu nombre. — Isaías 45:3 LBLA

Ven Conmigo a través de los jardines, a través de los prados, a través del desierto y a través de los bosques. Estoy contigo en cada estación de tu vida. Soy suficiente para ti cuando presumes que te falta, o cuando este mundo ha consumido tus espacios. Durante cada estación, caminaremos juntos y encontraremos los tesoros escondidos en la oscuridad. Camina Conmigo, habla Conmigo y Yo te conduciré detrás del velo, donde todos Mis tesoros quedan al descubierto. Han sido preservados para ti, querida Mía. Todo está esperando que tu fe y confianza infantile reciban de Mi mano. Dame tus preocupaciones y Yo te daré esperanza. Dame tu dolor y te daré Mi bálsamo. Dame tu oído y te daré Mis secretos almacenados en Mi corazón desde la eternidad, para todos aquellos que valoran Mi voz y buscan Mi rostro. Dame tu mano y Yo te guiaré a toda verdad que lleva a la vida Conmigo.

Meditation

Son-rising

November 17, 2018

We are overwhelmingly aware of all sorts of things. Today’s technological advances have aided the delivery of despairing news from all around the world—tragedies, threats of war, and terrorism that attempt to consume us. It camps in our mind, affects our behaviors and influences our words. The darkness that surrounds us is thick. The darkness within, even thicker. It often feels like nothing can penetrate this oppression.

Yet, there is hope.

Matthew 2:1-2 says that at the time of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the east saw Jesus’ star rising in the sky. There was a star rising but it wasn’t an earthly star. It was the bright and morning star.

The Son was rising.

These wise men were following ‘His’ star in the night sky. They were used to that. God spoke to them in a way they understood. These spiritual priests or advisors were also known as magi, experts in astronomy, astrology, and natural science. But on that grand day when Jesus was born, God led them to the most glorious Light the earth has ever known. And it wasn’t the star in the sky. They were led to Jesus Himself, the hope for a world caught in the throes of darkness.

Jesus is …

The star that ushers hope into our broken and desperate souls.

The star that reveals the authority of truth amidst the tyranny of confusion.

The star that heals with His presence as torment releases its grip.

The magi witnessed for themselves that the true Light of the world had come. The sun, the moon and the stars paled in comparison to the Light that dispels spiritual darkness. By nature, Jesus’ life brings hope, healing, and the revelation of truth.

When His Light comes, darkness must flee.

Darkness is hard at work being what it is. Darkness doesn’t understand how to be light. All it knows, lives and breathes is darkness—an oppressive darkness that keeps us blind and chained. But, take heart. Even if there is devastation and destruction all around you, the Son is rising with healing in His wings.

The Son is rising in the hearts of many seekers.

If you’ve been looking to the lesser lights of this world for counsel and comfort and still feel darkness nipping at your heels, all you have to do is allow the true Light to enter your heart. His Light will shine in you and through you.

The Hebrew name for Jesus is Yeshua, which means, “the Lord is salvation.”

Reach out for Him in faith, even in the midst of darkness.

Your rescuer is near.