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Time for Change

July 9, 2015 /

Well I’m back with some thoughts. Its been awhile since my last posting. Mostly due to a heavy work load. With this work load I’ve put more effort into my prayer time. Taking what ever time I can. Being tired has its benefits though. Listening to Him comes a little easier. As of late this time spent with Him is leading to more sensitivity. Finding myself crying more. Crying over the state of this nation. This church body and in particular Zion Illinois. I’m still praying for revival, miracles and healing to happen. I’m also aware that the cost can be a deterrent. This cost is persecution. But, for His body to have freedom and a closer walk with Him is worth it.

We can’t expect this nation to change overnight. We should expect the Body of Christ to change. Change is necessary for Him to have His way in our lives. When we let go of who and what we are, we will see Jesus in an all new way. After this people will see Jesus in an all new way. lets start by cleansing. confess our sins and ask for forgiveness. It all starts on our knees. We all need to spend time at UBK (University of Bended Knees). Its time well spent. I want change. Are you willing to join me. Message me if you do. Any questions can message me. Just start somewhere.

Be blessed, Ken

Stepping Out

May 16, 2015 /

This posting isn’t going to be in the usual line of teaching or prophecy. This is a calling out or a stepping out. Lately as I have been spending time in prayer I continue to have one recurring theme. That is the future and present times of this region. As a resident of Pleasant Prairie WI I want to see a spiritual change here. One that changes the culture of this village and that of Kenosha. Where the body of Christ (yes singular body not divisional) comes together to glorify God and effect this change as only God can.

One other recurring theme is the desire to effect this same kind of change in Zion. A town founded by one of God’s modern prophets. Where the roads are given names from the Bible. Lost in this is its history. A history of healing’s and miracles taking place. People being trained and prepared to go out in the world and make a difference for Jesus Christ and the Kingdom at hand.

Back in 2001 I had a revelation or vision or even a thought. Call it whatever you want, but it came from God. He showed me in Revelation 22:1-2 this region. ” Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.” This river flowed through this area between Milwaukee and Chicago. The tree has a split trunk. One part of it is in Milwaukee and the other part is in Chicago.

I say this to let you know where I am going with this. I’m looking for people to join me changing this region. We have an area that has either lost its passion or just misplaced it. A passion for Jesus Christ. A passion for the Holy Spirit to flow and be present. Not just talked about or remembered. This world we live in is changing rapidly. There is no middle ground any longer (as if there was any in the first place). You either are or you aren’t. The world is trying to separate us from them. So is God. Remember the parable of the weeds. Where the weeds grew along side of the wheat. And at the harvest the weeds were collected first and burned. Then the wheat was collected and put into the barn. We need to effect this change. Jesus is only answer. He sits at God’s right hand and intercedes for us daily. Lets go to Him and ask. Not just for this change, but what do I need to do. As a willing servant. As one who wants to be obedient to what God asks of us. This won’t be easy. Persecution is sure to come. But if it were easy everyone would be doing it. And this world would be in a different place already. One outcome of this will be revival both personal and corporately.

Please get in contact with me through this blog or through the Facebook page of this site. Message me on Facebook on my home page. If you have my email address use it and even call me if you have my number. Use whatever method you need to to get to me. Ask a friend if they know me and can get a hold of me. I know this is a long posting, but thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully respond to it.

Be blessed Ken

All you need is Me

April 26, 2015 /

As I sit this morning I’m going through some of what God has given me lately. The first one I see is this word from the Lord. Its about a month old, but still good for today. So here it is. “My breath is life. My words are nourishing and true. They bring life to the soul. The fatherless are not forsaken. I am their Father. Therefore they are not without. How long will you walk in silence? How long will you walk alone? Turn to me and never be alone again.I have not forsaken you. You are precious and beautiful in my sight. And my sight is perfect. Remember that when they speak their lies to you. No other name but mine has authority. All they have is what I have given them. All they have is what I let them have. My name is precious. All you need is me.”

These words are for both the lost and for those who are in need of encouragement. In this world today the devil has an abundant amount of lies going on. Attacking both the saved and those aren’t. The first part of the prophecy is about what God is offering us. He is life. His words are true and do give us nourishment. They are exactly what we need. nothing can be as filling as His word. With that He addresses the lost. So often they feel alone and not belonging to anyone or even a family. Yet He says that they are not without Him. He told the Israelites that He is their God. Today He tells us that He is our Father. Making it even more personal. In Luke 15:1-7 Jesus tells the story of the lost sheep. He cares enough about the one that He left the many and went after the single one.

After this section He reminds us whose view is important. His is the only one that matters. Don’t let this get to heads to the point of putting ourselves above others. Just don’t forget the He has a better understanding and outlook then we do. We need to keep this in mind. Then He tells us the truth about the others who say things differently than He does. What they say and have is nothing compared to Him. After all they only have what God lets them have. We are His creation. Not the devils. This ends with the reminder that all we need is Him. God fulfills every need we have. Just let Him. Let us draw closer to Him today and give Him a chance to do it.

Be blessed, Ken

 

Giving Thanks

April 5, 2015 /

As this blog is about our life in Jesus Christ. Lets start by giving thanks to Him who has given us life and even more abundant. Today we celebrate the completion of His great sacrifice. His resurrection and ascent to Heaven to sit at the Fathers right hand side. Spend time in His presence today and those to come. His sacrifice is incomparable. It can’t be matched. So don’t try to match it. Praise Him, worship Him and remain obedient to His truths and ways. Giving thanks for what He has done. Sharing this good “great” news with this lost and dieing world. The gospel has not changed in 2000 years. And the answer is simple. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Mal. 3:6 says “I the Lord do not change.”

Thank you Lord for this day you have given us. Thank you Lord for all you have done and continue to do. Your Love, your grace, and your mercy are received with a very humble heart. Its hard to really and truly express my gratitude. Be with us this day as we celebrate your life. Let us sit at your feet today and enjoy your presence. Thank you again Lord for all you have done. I ask this in your great name, Amen.

Be blessed, Ken

The Light Stand

March 28, 2015 /

Here is a thought for you today. About a month ago I had a vision of a light stand. In the center was a a larger light about 10-12 inches tall and about 4-5 inches in diameter Circular in shape and well lit. Below it were three lights on a bracket equally spaced apart. These lights were about 3-4 in. tall and about 1-2 in. in diameter. They were lit, but not as bright as the center one. This bracket spun clockwise around the center light. Afterward I heard the Lord say this is my church.

I have spent some time thinking about this. The center light is clearly Jesus. The smaller lights are the different churches I have attended. They could also be different denominations of His body if you chose to see it that way. In any case the spinning part is what I have spent time thinking about. Why are they spinning and why clockwise? The second part of the questions answer is that they are going forward. Not backward as would spinning counter-clockwise would indicate. Time on a clock moves clockwise or forward. Now to answer the first part. This can be troubling. The spinning indicates chasing God. Going after Him and not gaining any ground. The lights being not as bright as the center light shows us that there is still a ways to go.

In John 8:12 Jesus said that He is the light of the world. That makes sense as the center light being so bright. As for the smaller lights it says in Matt. 5:14 “you are the light of the world.” These are Jesus’ words in the sermon on the mount. If we are to be the light we need to be a lot brighter. This dimly lit stuff needs to stop. But to complete this thought we need to address the spinning part. In Ps. 46:10 it states “be still, and know that I am God.” Notice the separation after still. The comma creates emphasis on the first part. Be still and wait. there is no better place to be than in His presence. The more time we spend with Him the brighter we will be. Maybe then we can stop spinning and just be His light . Drawing all men unto Him.

I thank you for taking the time to read this. Just take as much if not more time thinking about this. If there is a prayer request, please let me know in the comments section. If its to personal for this blog go to the Guardians of Life facebook  page and leave a message. Rise up and let your light shine forth.

Be blessed, Ken

 

A Feather

March 8, 2015 /

This is something I have been spending time thinking about. I heard the Lord say “a feather is evidence of presence.” It has kept me thinking about His presence. Am I getting into His presence lately or even at all. Have I been spending enough time there. My thoughts have been focused on the presence part of the statement and not the feather.

Why would I focus on that. Well its the evidence part. You know a bird has been there by finding the feather. It is clear that a bird has been there and not something else. A feather is not evidence of a snake or even a bear. So this brought new thoughts of God. Is there evidence of God in my life. Has he been there and is He still here. Scripture says that His people will be known by their fruit. The fruit is simple evidence of God in our lives. In Gal. 5:22-23 Paul gives us the list of the fruit of the Spirit. People should be able to see them clearly in our lives. If they see the list in verses 19-21 then something is wrong in our lives. We need to reverse that trend and start walking toward God not away.

Another thought on the feather is what trail of evidence are we leaving behind for others to find? Is it a trail of foul language, theft, or even worse. But when you leave a trail of love, mercy and grace among other moral values you leave a trail behind that will lead others to God. For we are His children. We are the salt and light of the world. We are called saints and holy and true. So then why don’t we live like it. The world can be changed if we walk and talk like His own. Lets leave a feather on the trail that leads to God. Not rotten fruit. For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son. Its all about God not us. People are paying attention to how we walk and handle ourselves. Our lives may be the only Bible some people read.

 

Be blessed, Ken

1st. Place 2nd. Place

February 8, 2015 /

Today I received a word from the Lord. He was talking about places. It started by saying the “I has prepared a place for you.”This was followed by “have you prepared a place for me?” What a thought. Have we prepared a place for him. This place is in our heart. He wants to dwell in us. Not just be an after thought. He is not one to force himself on people. He won’t go where He is not welcome. He  went on to say that this place was not within the four walls of the church. Though He said that it is in the room. Meaning that He wants to be in us.

The next part of the prophecy was a call to Himself. Saying we are to come closer to Him. By doing this we will receive exactly what we need to prepare an open heart for Him to dwell in. Which reminds me of some of my thoughts before church. These were of the failings of the “American” church service. And to bring about a change in the way they are happening. Both conclusions have the same answer. Draw closer to Jesus and let Him make the changes. This though is a topic for another day. When we draw closer to Him we will be changed. For the better, even if it doesn’t seem that way at the time.

The prophecy ended with a question. Are we preparing a place for Him? Are we? How willing am I to go to what lengths to have a place for Him? What keeps me from going there? Some of the answers are fear of change. Fear of being branded as a lunatic. Or is it some other reason. It doesn’t matter. Jesus overcame them all for us. So that we can come to Him. So that we can have that special relationship with Him. So that we can be in His presence. I willing are you?

Be blessed, Ken 

2 Tables 1 Choice

January 22, 2015 /

This last Sunday the Lord gave me a message for the body. It was about eating at the right table. I’ll go over some points of it. But to quote it totally will not happen today. Simply put, I said it rather quickly after receiving it. When this happens I don’t quite remember exactly how it is worded. I did what I could to recall it, but it is not complete.  What I did remember I’ll talk about.

It did start out by saying the deliverance is at hand. The Lord said that He will break the binds, break the yoke and smash the chains. This alone gives us the hope of His true freedom and victory. There is no other authority that has His power, grace and strength to get this done. No other name but Jesus.  To go further we have read the stories of Jesus setting people free from demons and the like. Matt. 8:28-34 is the story of the demons into a herd of pigs. Mark 9:14-29 is the story of a demon possessed boy. But demons aren’t the only things that take hold of a person. It could be stealing, cheating, adultery, pornography as well as depression, worry, fear and others.Try as we may to do it ourselves. We just can’t do it by ourselves. We need help and Jesus is the answer. Phil. 4:13 says that “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

After that the Lord said that some of us are eating at the wrong table. We are to walk away from it and go back to His table. The table with the living water. Eating of the loaf of bread. John 6:35-40 tells us this from the words of our Lord Himself. When we listen to the world and all of its ways, we are eating from the wrong table. Saying that God’s word and truths aren’t for us. They’re not for today. They’re old and don’t apply today. What a load of garbage that is. God’s word and truths are for today and tomorrow. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Lets spend our time at his table. By reading His word. Taking the time to pray ( have a conversation) with Him. Spending time in His presence. Being among the body (church) and having fellowship. Lets build each other up and encourage one another. Let’s eat at the table thats best for us.The table Jesus has set up personally.

 

Be blessed, Ken

 

Painting 2 Pictures

January 14, 2015 /

On this last Sunday the Lord gave me a message to share. So without further ado here it is. “My children I’m going to paint two pictures for you. The first is of a rose growing up among the thorns and thistles. This rose overcame all to rise above them. The second is of a lily in the field. A single lily in the vast field. Did I abandon this lily? Did I make a mistake? Instead ask this question. How come there aren’t any more? There are more, they just haven’t grown up yet. This lily is a beautiful thing.  Put in its place for a reason. I’ve planted seeds, but who is watering them? Do not say this is not for you. Do not think that you must be among and endure the thorns and thistles. They have been conquered. I need, I want lilies in the field. For this is a beautiful thing.”

In the first picture the rose is a symbol of our savior Jesus Christ. Who endured beatings, mocking, spitting, and more for us. Even going to the cross to die for our sins. He has risen and is seated next to God the Father. The thorns and thistles are symbolic of the curse of the earth (see Gen. 3:18). Jesus wore a crown of thorns. Once again overcoming it on the cross.

The second picture is of a lily. The lily is symbolic of beauty and splendor. Go to Matt. 6:28-29 to read about the splendor of lilies. When you go to Song of Solomon 2:1 you will find another example of these pictures. So in this prophecy God is asking us to go out and water (share and talk to) those who haven’t received Jesus as their savior. A people make Jesus their Lord and Savior, Lilies will grow and populate the field. He also adds a message of hope to this. When He tells us not to think that we have to suffer first to become worthy of sharing His message. He conquered it all so we don’t have to. These lilies are a beautiful thing. Lets get out and water some seeds.

 

Be blessed, Ken

 

Fan the Flames

January 4, 2015 /

During church this morning I was given a word to share. The Lord told me to “fan the flames.”As I was listening to Him more of His message came to me. He went on to say “there are some who have grown cold toward me. You my children are all that stand between them and destruction. But, how can you share the warmth of my love when you don’t have any yourself. Being lukewarm is no answer. Its barely an existence. You need to fan the flames of my Spirit in your life. I give them to you so that you may share and continue to come to me and receive more. The times are growing cold and you are all that stands between them and death. Come to me. I will give you all you need to carry my light and fire into their lives.”

In these latter times many are getting cold toward God. It is mentioned in the bible that this would happen. It doesn’t mean that God has given up on people. God wants us to share His love to this lost and dieing world. If its growing cold we need to ask why and the answer is simple. We haven’t been sharing the gospel of Jesus to them. Why not is the first thought and He told us why not. Its because we haven’t been spending the time we need to have with Him. We are not working on our relationship. Some of us are getting cold and then some are lukewarm. Neither is any good.

Its a new year and lets start out by drawing closer to God this year. He wants to have a relationship with us. So what are we afraid of? The only way to get change into this world is to be willing to change ourselves. then we will be prepared to share His Love to this people. We are His messengers and we are not fully ready to carry this out. Remember that God will not force himself on people it needs to be a choice of weather or not people follow him. All we can do is show them the door. But are we walking the path that leads them to the door?

Be blessed, Ken

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