The Buddha
Mary Clark
Marianna, Florida
June 28, 2009
The Lord showed me an empty, brown, easy chair. There was a table beside it. The base of the table was a Buddha and the top was an oval piece of glass. A lamp was on the table and it all looked quite homey. Why did You show this to me, Lord?
I want you so see something clearly, beloved. Things are not the way they seem. The world paints an altogether different picture from the one your beloved God is painting, altogether different. I want you to see the rich quality of My work and never doubt that I have your best interest at heart, while the world wants to lull you to sleep, lull you into a place where you will not recognize My will for you. Don’t be fooled. Don’t be lulled into this place of the world. It has nothing of eternal value to offer, nothing at all.
So I declare to you this day, My highly esteemed saints. I have your best interest at heart. I want to see you free of the enemy and his tactics. I want you walking in the wonders of My grace. I don’t want you sitting on the sidelines, oblivious to My will for you. I want you front row and center, fully alert, receiving instructions from the One Who is on high.
I am your God. The enemy is just who his name implies, your enemy. Don’t let him lull you to sleep. Don’t let him lull you into stupor. He does not have your best interest at heart. He means to harm you. Yes, dear one. He has a few tricks up his sleeve. I am well aware of that fact, and I want you to be well aware too. Yes. I want you well aware of the fact that the enemy means to harm you, lulling you into a stupor, but I want to awaken you to My truth in a profound way. Yes! I want to awaken you to My truth in a way that will inspire you, inspire you to move forward, move forward into the destiny of one who follows hard after the heart of the One Who is love, the Beloved, your God, your Lord, your Jesus!
Fool’s For Christ’s Sake
Mary Clark
June 26, 2009
1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honorable, but we are despised.
Are you a fool in the eyes of the world for My sake? Do you walk in a place of ridicule for My sake? If you do, I want you to know, beloved, that you are not alone. I walked in that place of ridicule for My Father’s sake. I walked knowing that mankind was ignorant of the truth about Me. Mankind is ignorant of the truth about My followers also.
Do not despair. Know that I am with you. I take pride, much pride, in each of My chosen. Walk with your head held high, knowing that those who seek the heart of the Beloved are free of the enemy’s vileness, and though the world does not receive you, I receive you. Yes, you are accepted into the heart of the Beloved, and there is no better place to be, no better place to rest.
So when those in the world ridicule you and call you a fool for the sake of your God, know that I hear every word that is being spoken. I see your heart and know your intent to follow My course no matter what is uttered about you. Know that I delight in you and that I am preparing a wonderful place for you in your heavenly home, a place where no ridicule will reach your ears. Only songs of grace will be in your hearing, and sweet contentment will be in your heart, in your heart forever and ever!
Something With a New Twist
Mary Clark
June 25, 2009
In a vision, I saw that someone had made some hamburger patties. Next to the patties I saw flour, which contained a red spice, paprika. I knew that the patties were going to be coated in that mixture and then fried. Why did you show that to me, Lord?
I want you to know that I am concocting something for you. It is a different dish from what you would expect. It will have a new twist to it. I believe that you will enjoy it. I believe that it will give you strength to face your tomorrows.
So after I prepare it, I want you to taste it and tell Me how much you are enjoying it. Don’t hesitate to sample this new concoction, beloved, because it will give you a new strength and power like nothing you have ever experienced.
I am preparing something quite unique for My beloved. It may look similar to something that has come your way before, but know this: It will have a new twist to it, a delicious new twist. So do not hesitate to dive right in when it is served and enjoy it. Yes! I want you to enjoy it, enjoy it to the fullest and receive all that I have promised you to walk in your future with a power and strength that will be delivered by Me, by My mighty hand!
Motives of the Heart
Mary Clark
June 24, 2009
1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s praise will come to him from God.
I want you to know that I am fully aware of the motives within your heart. I even know your reasoning. I hear you arguing within your own heart about your actions. I hear you speaking truth one moment and untruth the next. Yes, beloved, I do know your motives.
Does that make Me love you any less? No, it does not. Does it make Me want to turn My back on you, and look in another direction? No. My eyes are fixed on you, beloved. Never doubt that! So then what kind of response does it bring from your God? It brings the deep desire to see you free and walking in My truth. It stirs something up in My heart that enables Me to reach forth and enable you to know My truth and give you the power to turn away from wrong motives.
So do not despair, beloved. I am at work in your heart. I know your motives behind your actions. I hear the anguish in your voice when you realize what you have done and speak words of regret. I know the reason why you do the things that you should not do and I know the reason behind your anguish. I always respond to your anguish. I always have a desire deep within to pick you up, dust you off, and set your feet in the right direction. Never doubt that. Never doubt that I am ALWAYS willing to set you in the right direction, guilt free. Remember these words. Accept them as My truth, and know true freedom, the freedom that walking in My truth always brings to a repentant heart!
The Growth
Mary Clark
June 23, 2009
1 Corinthians 3:6-8 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
I want you to know, beloved, that we are in a team effort. I use you in mighty ways to show forth My goodness as you speak My words and do My deeds. I want you to know that the words of life that you speak become embedded in a heart, giving that one a power and strength that he otherwise would not possess. I bring about growth from these words of truth. I bring about growth in that heart that receives My truth and puts it into action. Never doubt that I am at work in your heart. Never doubt that I am bringing about My will for you in a wonderful way. I do all things well, and it is the desire of My heart to see you grow, grow in the power and strength of your God.
So follow the path that I provide. Hear My words of truth and act upon them. Walk according to My directives, and know, dear heart, that I am causing a richness within your heart, a richness that is causing you to grow in the power and strength of your Almighty God, your Savior, your Jesus!
The Fragrance of Jesus
Mary Clark
June 22, 2009
My fragrance is invigorating and most satisfying to a heart. It leads you into My will with a willing heart, a heart to serve.
Smell the fragrance. Let it fulfill within you the deepest desires of your heart; it is able to do so.
I am a God Who finds His beloved delightful. I find being in your company most satisfying. I want you to know this truth and take it into your heart. I tell you truly that those who spend time with Me receive a bountiful offering of My fragrance, and this, beloved, is something that money cannot buy.
Smell My most satisfying fragrance. Be invigorated by it and know true joy, the true joy that comes with being in My presence and receiving this offering of My love, My most satisfying love.
A Shipment of Ripe Tomatoes
Mary Clark
June 20, 2009
In a vision, I saw a shipment of ripe tomatoes, packed in white boxes and stacked against a wall in a cabin. Why did You show this to me, Lord?
I want you to know that I provide well for My beloved children. There is nothing that you need that I will not provide. I give liberally. I give when the time is right. I am never too late or too early with My provisions for My dear children.
Now the enemy would have you to believe differently. He would have you doubting Me and My ability to see to your needs. He would have you worrying and exclaiming in whining tones about your needs being met. But I want you to know that I work in a timely fashion and I give liberally, so never doubt Me, dear one. Never doubt Me.
A new hour is dawning, a new hour when you will see the hand of your God move in extraordinary ways. You will see Me manifest Myself in untold ways, in ways that you never dreamed possible. You will know that I am at work in your midst and you will applaud Me. When this occurs, I want you to be certain of this fact: All that is coming forth by My hand is coming according to My will and according to My perfect time. As everything that is presented, know that there is plenty more from where that comes. Yes, beloved, My storehouse is full, overflowing with all that you need in this life to conquer the enemy. There is nothing that he can send your way for which I don’t have the supplies to defeat. Realize this. Know that My storehouse holds plenty, the supplies are bountiful and they will be sent your way at the exact hour of your need. You will see that everything that I send is fresh and is of grade A quality. I guarantee that it is positively the finest quality and freshest. It will combat the enemy and fortify you, My beloved, for the days ahead.
This is My word to you: I have a storehouse that is filled with all you need for your future. Things look bright for you. I will supply your needs, giving you the finest and freshest grade A quality, to accomplish all that comes you way. You may count on Me for this. Yes! You may rely on Me to supply you with all that you need now and throughout your entire future with Me!
More Than You Expected or Dreamed
Mary Clark
June 18, 2009
Dear child of the living God, I want you to know that I, Jesus, as your Lord and Savior, am all things to you. I am working in your heart. I am bringing about My best for you. The world understands Me not, but those who are born of Me, know that the One True God is doing a fine work of fulfilling all that He has promised. Look forward to seeing the glorious outcome of My will in your life. Look forward to prospering in the wonder of My truth, for I tell you truly, all goodness is possessed in My heart and I, by the power of My Spirit dwelling in you, am doing a fine work of bringing forth that longed-for sanctification. I have saved and delivered you, given to you My righteousness and wisdom and I am bringing forth a work of sanctification in every heart that will enliven and satisfy.
You know not My methods, but they are sure and true. You know not the outcome from where you are sitting, but you are confident that My work will enhance those who follow Me and provide a most satisfying occasion of deliverance and prosperity.
So fear not what tomorrow will bring. I, your Lord and Savior sent My Spirit to you, My chosen. I dwell mightily in your heart and I am bringing forth all that I promised. The outcome will be more, much more, than you ever expected or even dreamed!
The Pleasures of This Life
Mary Clark
June 17, 2009
I want to talk to you about the pleasures of this life. They are temporal. They are not eternal. They offer only momentary gratification. Remember this, beloved. Remember these words when the world is wooing you in a direction other than the one that I am providing. The pleasures of this world do not offer anything lasting, only a momentary satisfaction that fades fast.
I regard each of My children as special. I regard you as valuable, valuable to My kingdom and very valuable to Me, because I love you. So know this: When you are being wooed in any direction other than the one that I am offering, you will receive nothing that you can take to your heavenly home. But when you walk in My direction, intent on following My course, you will store treasure of an outstanding quality that will be much to your liking. You will know that you have received the genuine article while on earth, and you will be pleased, greatly satisfied, with the offering of pleasure that this choice has made, greatly satisfied!
Empty Bubbles
Mary Clark
June 16, 2009
The world offers empty bubbles to any who will receive them. They look good. They look interesting as they float your way, but they are worthless, absolutely worthless. I want you to bear these words in mind when those empty bubbles float your way. They are of no value and they have no significance.
Empty bubbles have been traps of the enemy for a very long time. Many have even chased them. Many have caught a few only to have them pop, leaving, you guessed it, nothing. Don’t chase those empty bubbles. Don’t give them your time or attention. They may look good, even interesting, but they contain nothing of any value. In fact they are not even worth the air that was used to blow them your way. They are worthless, absolutely worthless.
A Paradigm
Mary Clark
June 15, 2009
paradigm – example, model, archetype, pattern, exemplar, prototype
A paradigm is coming your way, beloved, a paradigm like no other. I am about to show My will break forth in your life, offering to you a prime example of your God at work in your life and in the world.
So I tell you, beloved, get ready, get ready for the most extraordinary, and when it shines forth, when it breaks forth in vast array, your Beloved God and Creator will have opened a new era, a new time in the history of mankind, when His will shall shine forth, revealing the most spectacular to all who love and revere Him. This is a paradigm, beloved, of just how much your God cares for you and desires to see His will manifest in your life, manifest in a way that will astound and thrill, astound and thrill, beloved, astound and thrill!