Update:

“Which one of us can truly say, “I am free from sin in my life, for my heart is clean and pure”?
Mark it down: God hates it when you demonstrate a double standard — one for “them” and one for “you.” All children show what they’re really like by how they act. You can discern their character, whether they are pure or perverse. Lovers of God have been given eyes to see and ears to hear from God.” Proverbs 20:9-12 TPT

“So repent [change your inner self — your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of The LORD [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day],” Acts 3:19 AMP

As my husband and I were praying today, The LORD kept speaking to me about the stronghold of ‘self-preservation’ that is being demonstrated in the world today, and the unrivaled opportunity and challenge The LORD has presented His Chosen ones, to be awakened and willing to receive fresh insights into truth.

Truth is the only weapon that can set false doctrines in order. It is essential to compare what some are calling truth with The Truth of The Word of God.

The LORD spoke this to me, “Daughter, it is not enough in these perilous times to get a new Revelation, unless you allow Me to also give you the understanding.

Revelation is when I shine My Light into your spirit and reveal something you have not seen before.

I AM revealing and uncovering many truths to dispel every lie but you must receive the understanding of how to conquer the enemy and beat him at his own game.

Many are getting a revelation of the deceptive actions, but are falling into fear filled mindset that has stopped them from receiving the understanding and wisdom of how to respond to the unparalleled trials that are continuous,” says The Only Wise God.

“You are in the presence of your enemies, but I AM your ever present help in time of need. Know that when you receive new revelation in the battle you have been called to conquer,” says The Father, “it is time to tune your ear to hear and yield yourself to follow My Lead.

These are times to take heed to My Voice, for the flesh is warring with the spirit to keep My Called-out Ones snared by the spirit of self-preservation.

The Winds of Change have come, and no longer shall My Army be tossed to and fro by every wind of the doctrines of men,” says The Father.

“I AM opening your eyes to see as I see, and I AM opening your ear to hear and also discern every voice.”

Have you ever noticed that in Christianity, there are symbols used to be a picture of a Truth?

For instance, a dove is often used. A dove can only see the thing on which she focuses her eyes. T his is all she is able to see and not a bit more.

We, too, are given the opportunity spiritually to have eyes like a dove. In the Word in Matthew 6:22, it says, “If the eye is single, the whole body shall be full of light.”

We can develop a single eye like the dove if we keep our eyes on Him. When we focus on Jesus, and He is all we see. We have His eyes.

“Have I not said, ‘My People shall know My Voice and a stranger they will not follow?

It is indeed a time to look at every obstacle, every challenge, and ever unprecedented and unexpected action through My Eyes of Love.

In this time of persecution, I AM indeed equipping My Servants who are My Disciples to deny self for self preservation has to die, so that Christ can live in freedom within you.

The fear of The LORD shall come to The Nations and The Church.

I have not given you a spirit of fear, but Love, Power and a sound mind. Love is your strongest weapon,” says The One Who is LOVE.

“As you die to self, you live to My Glory!”

The LORD spoke, “I AM well-pleased with those who have trusted in Me through these trying times of chaos and I say to you: Arise and shine! I AM endeavoring you to rise above your fears and what you have seen as your limitations and lack.

I AM lifting you up higher, out of the shadows of your past memories of failure for this is your day and your time to embrace your potential and fulfill your purpose.

I AM opening up new door of opportunities in the marketplace for those in business and many new connections for those who are called to minister in a traveling ministry.

Many have been tested and tried and found free of the love of money and they shall represent the new generation of those who are willing to lay their lives down for the sake of The Gospel,” says The LORD God.

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Published February 23, 2022.

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“I call to your attention today.” says The LORD, “that I desire to write upon your heart a truth that must prevail as you travel in this day of great betrayals and infidelities,” says The LORD.

“Many who call you friend today, may turn and deny that they ever knew you. So, know that I will have the last word to those when I say, “You called me LORD, but you never knew Me.” (Matthew 7:21-23)

I saw the motives of your self-serving heart from the very start. So, beloved ones, always be mindful that you are living ‘In My Presence’ and ‘In the Presence of your enemies’ at the same time.

Never forget to cherish that I have given you a double blessing of Presence. I AM in you, and you are in My Presence while you are in the presence of your enemies, you are never alone. Know that nothing trumps the truth of ‘In His Presence is Fullness of Joy.” (Psalm 16:11)

The LORD is saying, “Change is in the air. Change must begin IN YOU before change can take place FOR YOU.

You have been in a time of change from the inside out. I AM working changes of attitude, changes of appetite, changes of connections, and changes of heart all for your good by My Mercy and Grace.

I AM working changes for good and not for evil. I AM working changes in unforgettable ways that are eternal,” says The LORD of Glory.

“My mercy is long-suffering and my grace is all sufficient. I AM moving and rearranging and shaking up the slumbering ones but all shall be given notice of the changes that are imminent,” says the only true God.

“This is moment where there is no time to lose, no room for procrastination regarding unfinished business of the past.

I have given great grace to those who have unfinished assignments due yesterday and I AM continuing to extend mercy every morning so that obedience will take the reins of all hearts to complete those things that are past due,” says The Father.

“Do not take lightly My Favor that is covering you in this hour to move forward. Know that I have already gone before you and paved the way for your breakthroughs to finish that which I called you to do.

For it is true and has often been said that Mercy is not getting what you deserve, while grace is getting what you don’t deserve.

So many have come to a time of total fatigue and dryness in their bones and I say, ‘Prophesy to those dead, dried up bones and stir up your life message that is waiting and ready to be released,” says the Creator of all creation.

“In the Presence of our Enemies” (Psalm 23:5) was only a phrase to me that I just accepted and was thankful for until The LORD began to give deep understanding that many times we are deceived about who our enemies are.

I have gone through many seasons of betrayals and just when I thought I had passed all my ‘tests’, some of the most painful have taken place in my later years much to my dismay.

But I have come to understand that many times The LORD arranges a setting where actually you think you are among friends and He uses such encounters to develop in us “trust The LORD with all your heart and lean not upon your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

And the most important thing He worked in me was the truth that my deep desire for acceptance and love was opening a door for the ‘spirit of rejection’ to have a real time of deception in my life.

It was a difficult learning experience regarding the opinions of men and the competition that is rampant in our world.

What I used to call the ‘only child’ syndrome is really self-centeredness. One of my best friends who taught me much about intercession always said to me,

‘Self will never crucify self because self is always on self’s side’.

Because I was a model and dancer in my early years, performance was all I knew. Those I called my friends were my treasures , because I grew up so lonely as an only child.

So, it was difficult for me to understand when someone betrayed me, or just didn’t value friendship, I took it very personally, so much that I spent many years in training as a Christian counselor hoping to help others who were in need of healing and understanding.

I share this only to say, it is so important to spend time in His Presence and understand He is our life and our life is in HIM even though we are ‘always in the presence of our enemies’.

Yes, He is my ever present help in the presence of my enemies.

Let us draw near with confidence to The Throne of Grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

You never leave me, LORD, but you celebrate with me when I am being deceived, manipulated or wounded or engaged in any of those emotional tirades designed and created by the enemy.

Not only are you with me, you are in me all the time. Beloved, we just do not know our own hearts but He is always ready to reveal our hearts and bring change.

He takes us through the process of forgiveness all the way to the cross until we abandon our feelings and say, ‘Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.’ (Luke 23:34)

I started out practicing His presence but I NOW DWELL IN HIS PRESENCE. Dwelling in His Presence is all there is.

Knowing those that labor among me is my priority, because I live in the presence of my enemies as well.

Mercy found me when I was broken and bleeding. Grace brought me healing. Love changed my life when I learned what it really is and I will never be the same for He is the lover of my soul.

He has given me songs to sing before I address my enemy. This is the one for today!

 

“He Walks With Me (In The Garden)”

““Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” Matthew 7:21-23.

“You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11.

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; yy cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5.

“Trust in The LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6.

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16.

“Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.”” Luke 23:34.

 

~ Sandi Holman

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Sandi Holman was called to the nations as an End-Time Handmaiden in 1984 with Gwen Shaw and served with YWAM Singapore and YWAM Charlotte in missions. Sword of The LORD Ministries came from a divine encounter with The LORD when He came into her prayer room and said, “I have come to put a sword in your hand and was given special instructions on how and when to use it.” She is an author, Prophetic Intercessor and Seer, Chaplain, Teacher, Speaker and Equipper, and Blogger who has also served as a Pastor Online with Beyond the Veil Ministries.

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