Discerning Truth From Counterfeit
Yolanda Ballard
Jul 1, 2008
How do we get to where we need to be going? How do we know when we have arrived to the place that we are going? Where are we going? These are questions many are asking because they are not truly following God, but they are following a move and they think it is God. You can tell it by the fruit produced in it.
These are serious times, and at the same time most glorious times. The enemy is coming on as a flood sweeping many away into major deception which many will not recover from. Many are following every wind of doctrine just because who is promoting them. But we must be sure that what we are following is truly of God.
What are the signs of a true revival? What happens when we are truly in one? The first sign we must discern is if it is truly led by the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ. We aren't just being moved by the anointing flowing off of one being healed. Testimonies will stir you on, but will not promote faith, for faith comes only by hearing and believing the words that flow from the heart of Jesus and His faith alone.
Another sign of a true revival is repentance which is a gift from God. You can't stir it up from your own strength only by crying out for it sincerely wanting to turn from your wicked ways. Dying out to your will and following after the will of the Father shows true repentance.
Another sign is humility and a heart that is teachable. When you are confronted about a wrong, you are open and ready to change after first checking it out with the Lord that what is being said is truly of Him. We must realize that we have not arrived, and in order to be conformed into the image of the Lord Jesus Christ, there must be change.
Another sign is love that flows from the heart of the Father and compassion that moves His heart to heal, to deliver, to even raise the dead. Yes, love is flowing like a river and not being hindered.
But most of all, you will see holiness that will change hearts, lives, communities, cities and nations. This is the fruit of a true revival, and until we see that happening, we must desperately press in and cry out for the breaking forth of glory that will be so intense that those who Christ has died for cannot help but to fall down on their knees crying out for a full deliverance from the kingdom of darkness.
No, the whole world will not be saved, but the ones the Lord died for need our help in finding their way to Him. They need us crying out day and night. As we live a life of worshiping Him, He will release His heart cry through us as a mighty roar, and this will repel the powers of darkness away from the lost so they can receive His saving grace.
This is the purpose of a true revival. This is what we are called to do. To prepare we must be broken, have true faith, a heart of repentance, and are teachable. Yes, God is preparing our hearts for a major move of God. What you see now is the preparation, for the best is yet to come.
Press In And Not Refrain
Yolanda Ballard
Jun 18, 2008
Yes, press in and not hold back from going even deeper, for I am calling My people higher to press in like never before. And at the same time the enemy has sent forces of evil to pull back from even happening, from coming to full culmination, from giving birth to what I am doing in the earth.
And you must guard your heart like never before. And you must be discerning, and you must wait upon Me, and I will show you the schemes, the tactics, the plans of the enemy to try to devour the child before it is even born!
Open your eyes, and you will see. I will show you the dark shadows of the enemy, and I will interpret them to you to give you the incite that you need to retaliate, to join ranks, yes, to turn on the enemy, and to pull down the strongholds over your very nation, that are sent to prevent My plans going forth. But yea, there is no way My plans will be prevented to go forth, My timing is perfect. What the enemy has meant for harm to hinder, I am turning for the very strengthening of My people.
For I am raising them up to be mighty warriors with precious discernment and might. Every shout that goes forth is pulling down the forces of darkness so that they cannot prevail. For when you shout you put in motion My very own warring angels being loosed against the forces of darkness. And we shall prevail!
So when you find yourself in an apparent set back, rejoice for I am using it for your good! Rejoice for I am setting the captives free, and opening the blind eyes, and causing them to be able to hear My still small voice.
Rejoice for this is the day of My visitation. For I have seen your heart, and I have seen your hunger for wanting more of Me. More than the air you breathe, you want Me! And because you have pressed in, I will reward you.
For I am coming soon, and I am making My bride ready. Like the ten virgins who made themselves ready with plenty of oil, and have trimmed their lamps, and waited upon Me day and night, desperate for My intimate presence and My touch upon their hearts with the fire of My love, I have made you.
I am coming soon. So press in and do not refrain. No matter what you see, trust Me. Keep your eyes of your heart upon Me, and I will lead you through the storms of discouragement. I will reward you because you were faithful to keep My word deep in your heart and loved Me for who I am and not for what I can do for you.
Ask for wisdom to walk out what I show you. Ask for great grace to enable you to go forth past the storm. Rejoice for you do have the victory this very hour, says your God.
Press In To Go Deeper
Yolanda Ballard
Jun 10, 2008
This is the day when many are saying "where do I fit in?" concerning all that is happening. And I tell you to just jump in, for this is the river of My glory, and it is sweeping away all that is not of Me. I am taking away all the traditions of man and all the props that made things "safe", and I am replacing it all with the cloud by day and the fire by night. And you have to learn to hear My voice and discern the true move of My Spirit.
Yes, this is the day where I am doing a separation in the crowds of those who call themselves My people, but you can tell them by their fruit if they are really of Me. How are they spending all their time and energy? Are they seeking My face, or are they trying to get others not to seek Me, by filling their minds with things that aren't of Me?
Yes, many are trying to poison the minds of My people and trying to get them to go back to the way things used to be, but I have made My people hungry for Me with a hunger that can't be filled by man's programs and traditions?
My people want to see a mighty move of My Spirit. They want to see My glory fall so that lives can be changed. They want to see My people made whole; body, soul and spirit, so that they would be strong and do exploits. Yes, they want My Spirit move through them to set the captives free, to heal the sick, raise the dead, and bring the lost into My kingdom.
Things will not be the same for those who are called by My name for they are coming out from the control of man. They are coming out from being a part of having My Spirit quenched! They have tasted a true move of My Spirit and they will never go back.
For this is just a foretaste of My glory. The best is yet to come, but I must prepare your heart so you can go deeper, so that you can jump in more fully, so that you would truly be filled to overflowing.
Seek My face and not My hand. Get to know Me more through My word. I will lead you and guide you into all Truth, but you must seek Me to know Me.
Love Me with all your heart, soul and strength and love your neighbor as you love yourself. Yes, choose to love yourself. Don't take the place of a god who would look at you with displeasure, but follow in My steps.
I love you just the way you are. I won't love you any more or any less no matter what you do this day, but what you do effects your blessings from Me. What you do effects My protection over you.
Life and death are both in the power of your tongue, so choose life and speak blessings over yourself. Yes, if you love yourself, it will effect My kingdom in a powerful way, because you are important to Me! You are the apple of My eye, My beloved. So lift yourself up and brush yourself off the lies of the evil one of deception.
This is the day to be free in Me........to run, to dance, to rejoice for yes, this is the day I have made!