A CALL to BOLDNESS
Posted by: prophetic <prophetic@...>
-Nanci Marshall.
The Holy Spirit has been speaking to me for 3 years (in words and
visions) that God is calling up an army of holy warriors who are
being prepared for the frontlines of His battle. He has shown me a
gap the size of the Grand Canyon between these holy warriors
and the rest of the world, which includes the lukewarm church
(Laodicea) mentioned in Revelation 3: 14-22.
He states that we are not to be afraid - He reminds me of Numbers
13 and 14, when Moses was commanded by God to send 12 spies
to scout out the area surrounding the Promised Land - remember
that 10 returned frightened to the point of recommending they not
try to take their Promised Land, while Joshua and Caleb were
fearless (see Num 13:30):
Num 13:30-32 - "And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and
said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to
overcome it. But the men that went up with him said, We be not
able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.
And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had
searched unto the children of Israel..."
Joshua, Caleb and their descendants were rewarded for their
courage while the remaining 10 spies (the vast majority) were
severely punished as were their descendants.
Personally, I don't like to offend others or rock the boat - however,
I can't be a warrior and a chicken at the same time. So I am praying
for ever increasing boldness and courage to represent God well even
if it means rocking the boat, losing the support of others or even my life.
I sent this to you because you are also one of the called warriors.
So if you feel frustrated, out of place, or that you aren't yet walking
in the fullness of your calling, be encouraged; it's for a reason.
"You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation,
a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who
hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light" (1 Peter 2:9) - you
are the called ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE (Eph 1: 7-13; 1 Tim 1:9; Rom 8:28) -
you
are blessed!
-Nanci Marshall.