A Call Up Higher
Yolanda Ballard
(LionOfJudah1920@wmconnect.com)
Dec 26, 2003
Last night I called My people to come up higher, but how many caught a glimpse of My sweet embrace. Too many were taken apart by the festivities of the season or by the distractions set up by the enemy. This is the day and the hour to come up higher, to even bask in My presence in a way never experienced before, for I AM letting out a trumpet call to draw men to My side for the final preparation before I loose My double portion anointing. For I AM letting out My battle cry. I AM letting out a warning like never before. Those who are sensitive to My call will be separated from those who have given way to complacency, to worldliness, from those who will miss out in what I AM planning to do through My bride.
For lo, this is an open invitation to all, to come to My banqueting table to celebrate the victory of the Lamb, for He is the great warrior of light, and He has made His bride ready. Those who have spent hours in My presence waiting upon Me with no lasting reply. Even though the heavens appeared as brass, they still bowed at My feet and waited. And I promised a reward for those who sought My face diligently. And now this is the hour where I will pour out My anointing for manifested promises. Yes, I have come to set the captives free. Yes, those who stood on My promise for household salvation. This is the hour to open the blind eyes that they may see My truth. Expect a change in their countenance for I have touched their heart in a profound way this night.
Shout Halleluia! for the Bride has made herself ready. I will do greater works through My bride, because she remained faithful through the fire and her love endured the test. And a great embrace is let out from the Father's heart, and great grace is abundantly falling like drops mixed with fire and rain.
So for those who did not catch the call to come up higher, it is not too late to join in for I AM a Father that gives second chances to shake off the complacency and the distractions of the enemy. Be open to a fresh wind of My Spirit to even tenderize your heart to conviction that you will not sin. I gave the life of My Son that you would have life. Now don't waste this chance once again. Come apart from the unclean thing. Cast off the chains that bind you. Cry out for renewal of your spirit that you may embrace Me once again. Return to your First Love, for this is truly a call to come up higher.
Retreat Not, But Join Ranks
Yolanda Ballard
Warriors, do not retreat in the battle. Do not run in the opposite direction of the enemy, but run towards them for surely I have given you the land. Do not give up in what appears as defeat for the enemy is lying to you. You are right at the edge of a mighty victory, a breakthrough you have been waiting for. For yes, you are at the threshold of a great awakening of My people. For I will take away the scales off their eyes of pride and deception and anoint them with the eye salve of humility and strength. For many have given way to the enemy without knowing it and have been in the enemy's camp. Now it is time to wake up and escape the clutch of the enemy.
Rush forward, Mighty River of God, and cleanse us of all filthiness of the flesh. Take away anything that would hinder our calling in You. Strengthen us to do battle, to lift up a mighty shout, and unite us as one.
No, it is not time to retreat, but to be strengthened in My presence. So draw together as one. Yes, join ranks, and I will give you the strategy that you will need to win this fight. The strategy is to humble yourself before the mighty throne of God, and I will lift you up. Trust in My strength for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Trust in My grace alone and My wisdom. If you feel you don't have a plan to take, then just rest and wait on Me for My timing is perfect in all things. Don't think you have to do something all the time for you need to take this time to rest.
Be sensitive to My calling you forth. You will hear My voice when I know you are ready. Join ranks I say this day. Put down petty differences and seek My face alone, and worship Me as a way of life by trusting and resting in Me. I will bring forth the victory through those who have childlike faith, one who trusts Me no matter what they feel or see. For I AM calling those who walk by faith and not sight and those who love above all things for that is your greatest weapon that will win the unlovely and will repel the enemy from the lost.
Yes, above all things I will have you to love your neighbor as yourself and love Me with all your mind, soul and strength. This is My greatest commandment. And to trust Me as a child would trust one who is a good father to them. Remember to keep humility as your mantle of praise, the joy of the Lord as your strength, and love your greatest weapon this day forth. This is My greatest battle plan for you is to join ranks.
Set Free To Deeper Rest
Yolanda Ballard
Dec 21, 2003
For yes, I have come to set the captives free that they may have life and life abundantly. Worship Me in the Spirit of holiness for there is no other that can meet your need for Righteousness. If you will rely on Me, I will provide all your needs. Why do you fret, O captive sister of Zion? Why do you go about like there is no tomorrow? Escape the clutch of the evil one and run in the freedom of your God. For this is the day that I have come to transform you into My image.
Bow down before Me and I will bless you with what you need that will carry you to the end. For these are evil times that the enemy has come on like a flood with many deceiving thoughts that you will not make it to the end. But do not listen to him or pay attention to the lying circumstances that surround you. For I call you to just let go and let Me be God. Let Me do the work needed in your heart for that is why I allow the fire of My love to burn even higher in your life. I am burning out the dross and purifying you and preparing you for what is ahead. I am calling you to even a deeper walk with Me that calls for a deeper trust.
Do not accept defeat but continue to stand on My promises. Through the wind and the waves I will preserve you. Do not be anxious. Look past the signs saying you will not the reap the promise. What will you believe? Will it be what you feel or see or will you believe My Word. Don't rely on how long it is taking and still things look like they are getting worse. Hold on to Me! Reap the benefits of My promises by faith.
I will give you My wisdom and I will direct your paths in the wilderness. Yes, I will provide even streams in the desert. I am with you always to the end of time for I am eternal and you will go on in eternity with Me. So look past these natural and temporal circumstances. You are but a spirit inside a shell, and I am causing you to die out to the flesh and its nature. I will restore your youth as the eagle if you will walk in My Spirit. The secret to your success in Me is that you will not love your life unto death and that you will commit all that you love into My hands. Yes, all of your loved ones and everything that you have. Nothing can harm or rob what you commit to Me.
And I am calling you to a deeper rest for you need your strength for the final onslaught from the enemy. Yes, you will make it to the end because My hand is on you and I am calling you forth. I am your strength, your righteousness, and I am setting you free. Rest, My beloved, for this is the final hour.
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