Beautiful pictures calling NLV forward

Word given on Feb 4th 2007

“Go forward and shine, for God’s favor shines upon you. Dive deep into the Spirit, into the ministry, into the word of God. For I am opening up a new day for you.”

Fisherman standing on boat with line cast out to the sea, whale secretly tugs on it and chuckles to itself when the fisherman reels vigorously like mad to reel the fish in, but does not realize how big the fish really is!

“For the fields are white to harvest, be beautiful and swift of feet, for I’m sending you to the community.”

“So go and be fishers of men, go and fish for many are in need of the savior, go and minister to their needs”, says God. “My yoke is easy, take my yoke upon you. It’s gentle it’s easy, as you take my yoke upon you it shall go easy on you.”

“So launch out into the deep, launch out into ministry, for I’m calling you as a people to go forth into the world, and I’m leading you to the fishing hole, so launch out as a people, launch out in faith, in prayer, and in the word, for I’m revealing to you the plans and purposes I have for you.”

Picture of gardener digging with spade in ground, with straw hat, becomes roman soldier hacking holes in the ground with blades. Roman soldier hard at work standing amongst the ruins: “Just like the roman empire was not built in a day, for I’m calling to prepare the way, for my people shall humble themselves, seek my face and pray, then will I forgive their sin and hear from heaven and heal their land. 2 Chron 7:14.

“For the kingdom of God is among you, in the midst of you, come and pray, come and seek my face.”

Wheel barrow that he pushes and empties dirt into the ground and collects some more.

“Many are called into the vineyard to labor for me, a few have gone forth into the harvest field. Go forth into your community, your offices and begin to be fishes of men. For I’ve called you as a people to evangelize. Go and share and fish, for many will be won to me.
But the work begins in prayer – go and pray and seek my face, and I will give you the victory that you desire: humble yourself and pray.”

“My people labor in vain unless the Lord builds with you. Go forth and labor with me: Labor in prayer and ministry of the word, begin to share your faith, for many will hunger for righteousness and thirst for me for righteousness. Go and share and they will receive, with joy you shall go out and come back.”

“How blessed are the feet of those who bring tidings, to preach my good news, to preach to the poor and brokenhearted, for many will hear and receive these words for my kingdom has come in the midst of you. You shall go forth with joy and be led forth with gladness. The mountains and the hills will break forth before you as you go forth as my servant”, says God.