IT IS TIME FOR A CHECK UP
I hear the Spirit of The Lord saying …..Dearly Beloved, it is time for a check up. Many are long overdue for a heart check. It is time to take inventory on what is occupying your mind and your thoughts. What have you allowed to take up residency within your hearts that is now overflowing out into your mind, will and emotions?
Did I not say in Proverbs 23:7 - For as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he? Did I not say in Matthew 12:34-35 - O generation of vipers, how can you being evil, speak good things. For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things?
Do your words line up with mine? Do your thoughts align with my heart? Where have you gone?
Return your heart to mine. My prayer is that We are one, just as Me and The Father are one. ( John 17:21-24) Return to your first love!! Return to your first love!! But I have this charge against you, that you have left your first love, you have lost the depth of love that you first had for Me. So remember the heights from which you have fallen, and repent, change your inner self-your old way of thinking , your sinful behavior-seek God’s will, and do the works you did at first, when you first knew Me; otherwise, I will visit you and remove your lampstand, the church, its impact, from its place-unless you repent. (Revelation 2:4-5 Amp)
The heart cry of My beloved should be Psalm 51:10 - Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
As The Spirit was speaking these things, I saw a giant stethoscope, moving over hearts, as if to listen and examine for what was heard beating from them. Long lines of people, waiting their turn in hospital gowns, to have their hearts checked and their pulse taken for signs of life. I saw the words from Psalm 139:23-24 over their heads.
Search me thoroughly , O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
What stood out in bold lettering was MY, ME, ME, ME. It was as if The Lord was emphasizing for me , myself, and I. Not to focus on others, but to focus on my own heart issues, and that any message I was given to share was for ME first.
The Lord was saying that many are growing sick in their hearts due to hope being deferred, delayed desires, and unmet expectations. We must remember that our hope should always be placed in God alone. If God said it, we should stand on His Word and His promises and not look to man to replace Gods position. Worldy wisdom is well beneath the wisdom of God.
As I listened more intently, I heard the voice of The Lord giving out prescriptions to those who were found to be ailing in their hearts. Hebrews 3:12-13 in the Passion Translation is just what the good doctor ordered. “ So search your hearts every day, and make sure that none of you has evil or unbelief hiding within you. For it will lead you astray, and make you unresponsive to The Living God. This is the time to encourage each other to never be stubborn or hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
It seemed as though some were more heart sick than others. They would require an extended stay in His presence, they would require much more healing time in His Word. I looked and saw them being escorted into healing rooms of The Father’s heart and coming out stronger and wiser. These ones who went in weak and dazed and confused, came out dancing and leaping with tears of joy and great peace over their countenance. I could hear birds singing and what resembled ocean waves breaking in the distance.
Others came out armed with swords and shields and helmets and full suits of golden armor, running towards a battle, proclaiming God's words. I could hear trumpets and roaring lions in the distance.
“What is this all about?”, I asked . “Out of the heart of man flows the issues of life”, was the response I immediately heard. “My beloved needs to come to Me with child-like faith, knowing that they are my sons and daughters, and receive their full inheritance. The enemy has come to kill, steal, and destroy. My beloved is being robbed in their minds and it is separating their hearts from mine. They need to be in pursuit of My heart, The Father’s Heart.” I was instantly reminded of King David being a man after God's own heart. Is this the key to David's great victories over the enemy throughout his lifetime?
Proverbs 4 (TPT) is a blueprint of our Father’s instructions to us His beloved sons and daughters.
A FATHER’S INSTRUCTIONS
Listen to my correction, my sons, for I speak to you as your father. Let discernment enter your heart and you will grow wise with the understanding I impart.
My revelation truth is a gift to you, so remain faithful to my instruction.
For I too , was once the delight of my father and cherished by my mother- their beloved child.
Then my father taught me, saying, “Never forget my words. If you do everything that I teach you, you will reign in life.”
So make wisdom your quest-search for the revelation of life’s meaning.
Don't let what I say go in one ear and out the other.
Stick with wisdom and she will stick to you, protecting you throughout your days. She will rescue all those who passionately listen to her voice.
Wisdom is the most valuable commodity- so buy it!
Revelation knowledge is what you need, so invest in it!
Wisdom will exalt you when you exalt her truth. She will lead you to honor and favor when you live your life by her insights.
You will be adorned with beauty and grace, and wisdom’s glory will wrap itself around you, making you victorious in the race.
As I read these verses, I heard the Holy Spirit whisper…”The Fear of The Lord is the beginning of Wisdom. No fear of The Lord, no wisdom. Fear of man always leads to idolatry which is as stubbornness, and rebellion which is as the sin of witchcraft."
As I continued to read Proverbs 4, the Lord began to show me what was taking place in the vision I saw as the people entered into The Father Heart of God.
HEALING WORDS
20. Listen carefully, my dear child, to everything that I teach you , and pay attention to all that I have to say
21. Fill your thoughts with my words until they penetrate deep into your spirit.
22. Then, as you unwrap my words, they will impart true life and radiant health into the very core of your being.
23. SO ABOVE ALL, GUARD THE AFFECTIONS OF YOUR HEART, FOR THEY AFFECT ALL THAT YOU ARE. PAY ATTENTION TO THE WELFARE OF YOUR INNERMOST BEING,FOR FROM THERE FLOWS THE WELLSPRING OF LIFE.
24. Avoid dishonest speech and pretentious words. Be free from using perverse words no matter what!
WATCH WHERE YOU ARE GOING
25. Set your gaze on the path before you. With fixed purpose, looking straight ahead. IGNORE LIFE’S DISTRACTIONS
26. Watch where you're going! Stick to the path of truth, and the road will be safe and smooth before you.
27. Don't allow yourself to be sidetracked for even a moment or TAKE THE DETOUR THAT LEADS TO DARKNESS.