Pure Glory

by Timothy Thomas

We are in a day of conflict. The Lord is causing us to face some enemies, things, situations, habits, spirits with whom we were previously passive. But in this day, his desire is that they (these enemies) be utterly destroyed.

“Then he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said to the king of Israel, Strike on the ground. And he struck three times and stopped. And the man of God was angry with him and said, You should have struck five or six times; then you would have struck down Syria until you had destroyed it. But now you shall strike Syria down only three times.” (2 Kings 13:18-19 AMP)

By not going all the way, many have become sympathetic and have actually aided these enemies of God unawares. All in the name of being a “good Christian.” A good Christian is a warrior! We must become vehement against the enemies of God and like King David declared:”Do I not hate them, O Lord, who hate You? And am I not grieved and do I not loathe those who rise up against You? I hate them with perfect hatred; they have become my enemies.” (Psalm 139:21-22 AMP)

The reason for the sons of God being made manifest has not changed. We are to destroy the works of the devil. Jesus has secured the victory for us. Let us walk in that victory.

by Hazel Straub

Daddy God is calling you to draw aside, quiet yourself and rest in him. As his child, he awaits you in the secret place with many delights. Release all of your burdens and cares to him. He heals your wounds and gives you fresh vision. You become transformed as you gaze into his face and listen to his voice. He loves and cares for you. Enjoy his presence.

by Hazel Straub

Do not become discouraged, when you have not seen the answers to your difficulties that you have anticipated. The darkest part of the night occurs just before dawn. God promises that he will never leave or forsake us. He gives us promises and asks that we trust him to see them fulfilled. Breakthrough and breakout are on your near horizon, as you keep believing him. He sustains you, while you rest, rely and trust him.

Your time of preparation, in the wilderness, teaches you to trust in God alone. His presence and favor go with you. Is the journey easy? No. Tests and trials are not fun but they build spiritual muscles. He is preparing you for the destiny, for which he created you. You are acquiring character, patience, hope, faith and love that will anchor you, when suddenly God’s promises manifest in your life.

by Hazel Straub

You cannot give more than God. As you give to God, he supplies all your needs generously. Do not fear the devourer because God is your provider. No matter, if there is a recession, a volitive stock market, you have no money or a job, too many debts, or you health is poor, he abundantly meets your needs. His provision and favor are more than enough to meet all of you need both tangible (physical) and intangible (peace of mind, love, guidance, deliverance etc.). Know that God is faithful.

Philippians 4:18-20 (The Message)
“And now I have it all—and keep getting more! The gifts you sent with Epaphroditus were more than enough, like a sweet-smelling sacrifice roasting on the altar, filling the air with fragrance, pleasing God no end. You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Our God and Father abounds in glory that just pours out into eternity. Yes.”

by Hazel Straub

Many times, when God has us in a narrow tight place, we cry out for rescuing from our situation. We think, “If only God would quickly change our circumstances, everything would be fine.” Instead God says he is not delivering us out of our difficulty but is walking with us through our predicament.

God is with us, so we will not fear. It is on the journey with him, that we have our character refined, are humbled and become more like Christ. Also hardship teaches us to focus on Yahweh, who is present with us, not on the water that seeks to overwhelm us or the flames that leap at us. He has promised that we will not drown nor will the fire burn or scorch us. He is our help and strength, in the midst of trials.  He will make us a powerful testimony of overcoming, with the help of God, to many who do not know him yet.

Isaiah 43:1(b)-3(a) (NIV 1984)
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;”

by Hazel Straub

Dear Child,

It is a new season. Let go of the things that would keep you from living in my joy. I have new and fresh blessings for you. Release the past with its pain, walking unencumbered into a new day so you can live abundantly in my presence. The past is to stay in the past with the door closed to it. Enjoy the new and celebrate my forgiveness and mercy. My love encircles you. Expand your vision and expectations so you can soar together in the fullness of life with your brothers and sisters.

Love you so much,
Abba Father God

by Hazel Straub

I am baptizing you in my fiery love
All those things that you cannot conquer on your own
You are my bride and I am burning you with my fiery love
Receive the fire of my love

My fiery love is flowing out of my heart
It is flowing over you
My fiery love is permeating your heart
Those deep places where you despair of ever-changing
All the crevices and cracks in your heart

My fiery love is burning out all those things that caused despair
My fiery love is burning in your heart
The lust for power and things not of me
My love is burning out the idols in your life
I’m burning those things of the flesh

Invite me to come deeper into your heart
My fiery love is burning out the resistance and rebellion
All those yes but, yes but
I am changing those buts into yes, yes Lord

Rest in my fiery love
My love conquers all
My fire is burning out all rebellion
All the why me Lord?
Those places where you feel a victim

My  fiery love is burning deep into your heart
It is causing your heart to beat with my heart

I am taking your heart of stone and I am giving you a heart of flesh
I am surrounding you with my fiery love
All the hardened calloused places softened in the volcano of my love
Receive the volcano of my love
Let it burn, let it burn, my fiery love

by Hazel Straub

It is a new day. Release, surrender and let go of the things that would keep you from living joyfully. God has new and fresh delights for you. Let the past go and enter unencumbered into the new. Shake off yesterdays’ failures and excess baggage. The past is to stay in the past. Enjoy the new. Expand your vision and expectations so you can live in the fullness of the new and enjoy rest in Jesus. Allow the love of God to fill and change you.