"When you were a city under siege..."

"...I was preparing a spacious place for you," says the Father.

First thing this morning, I heard the Father say, "Read Psalm 31."

I have been drawing away and into the arms of the Father, also busy with my family and people I counsel. For those who do not know God, this time is either terrifying, contemplative, or an opportunity to explore lawlessness. Father help us...

...for the sake of your name lead me and guide me. Ps. 31:3

For what is coming next will require that our attention, our affections be on only One. David says it best:

I hate those who cling to worthless idols; as for me, I trust in the Lord. I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. You have not given me into the hands of the enemy

but have set my feet in a spacious place. Ps 31:6-8

During my prayer time, I began to proclaim Psalm 31 over our state, our nation and the world. My prayer changed from first person to include everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.

[We] say, “You are [our] God.” [Our] times are in your hands; deliver us from the hands of [our] enemies, from those who pursue [us]. Let your face shine on your servants; save [us] in your unfailing love. Let [us] not be put to shame, Lord, for we have cried out to you; but let the wicked be put to shame and be silent in the realm of the dead. Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous.

How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you. In the shelter of your presence, you hide them from all human intrigues; you keep them safe in your dwelling from accusing tongues. Psalm 31:16-20

Thank you. Thank you Lord for doing this- thank you for taking us to a spacious place. Thank you Lord for being our dwelling!

Praise be to the Lord, for he showed [us] the wonders of his love

when [we] were in a city under siege. In [our] alarm [we] said, “[We] are cut off from your sight!” Yet you heard [our] cry for mercy when [we] called to you for help.

Love the Lord, all his faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Ps. 31:20-24

Lord, I pray for the people in cities who are under siege. I pray for the African people- heal their land, Father. Let them find Your mercy- let them find Your grace. Move them into a "spacious place," and into the fullness of their identity in You. And give every son and daughter the revelation of belonging to a divine creator- our heavenly FatherThere have been many "cities under siege" held captive by prejudices, violence, gender, social standing, and so much more. One by one, I see the Father contending for Justice. I see Him bringing a greater revelation- that we are ALL part of His design, His family, His Love and His gift of the life of His son, Jesus, is an invitation extended to all.

I hear the Father say, "Whether you are ready or not, I am assembling my people. A great gathering is beginning- a real Heart to heart connection. See the electricity of the current of My presence shoot through the scoffers and adjust their perspective. I am here and I am orchestrating what will happen next. As the wind blows and you do now know from where it comes, you will comprehend the clouds and from where the son of man will enter this earth. Walk boldly, my Brave Warrior. Step into my presence and you will see that I am walking with you- it matters not where you are located- the enemy cannot stop the current of My presence. Lift up your head and let worship fill your land, let it spill over into your valley- worship with abandon. Your sound will shift the atmosphere- where one was ready to give up entirely, the sounds of heaven will join your song and sing along- infiltrate this earth with my kingdom sound- a sonic boom of new sounds in the worship of Me, not fear, not the past, but My rule and reign- the reality truth that I am King over all the earth- no man- no movement- but I am King of kings and I want to see my kings loosed to usher me in.

You may have been disregarded when you made a request to be an usher- this is greater- I am commissioning you, Saint, to USHER IN the King of Glory!

Usher:

noun

1a: an officer or servant who has the care of the door of a court, hall, or chamber

b: an officer who walks before a person of rank

c: one who escorts persons to their seats (as in a theater)

2 archaic : an assistant teacher

verb

1: to conduct to a place

2: to precede as an usher, forerunner, or harbinger

3: to cause to enter : INTRODUCE a new theory ushered into the world

intransitive verb

: to serve as an usher

usher at a wedding (https://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/usher)

How will you walk? I will tell you how you will walk- humbly and boldly- without judgment or shame. You will scatter the pedals of my words as the wedding season begins- you will guide the Bride to walk upon my words and into the wedding chamber with peace upon her feet like Cinderella's slippers. She will see her garments. How they shimmer in My presence. You will take her by the arm and guide her in preparation for Me.

Will a single man or woman stand before me, will a nation or a tribe, will a slave or a rich person? No. There will be NO DiSTINCTION among you as all of my children gather together and realize who they are: My bride. That radiant remnant will stand before me without spot or wrinkle, without division. Her garment will have no wrinkles or stains. I am calling you to iron out the wrinkles- I am calling you to scrub and scour the dry dead skin. Who will my people worship, Me or the idea of me, a building that has long since stopped holding my presence or the truth that I live within all of my lovers? Those who have called upon me- are living temples carrying within them the ark of My Presence- it is time to drop the veil of disbelief- and let my GLORY come into the earth. Where is my glory? Where is my Presence? The doubt comes up to me like the smell of sewer- don't you know I am already here? I am with you. I am within you- let corporate belief and faith in Me remove the threats and disperse the smokescreen and mockery," says the Father. Let my glory shine as the sun by day and the moon by night- I am the everlasting light you seek. I am the Justice that you desire. Watch as I defend you. Watch and witness as I expose and silence the mockers.

A single light stepping out from hiding beneath a bushel needs other lights- it is time to gather, whether in a building, outside on the mountain or in the city streets. Fill the atmosphere with praise- fill the airwaves with song. It is time for the sound of heaven to invade the earth and devour the sounds of fear. The enemy is screaming loudly complaining and terrified of what is coming. Unity. A single cell of unity-love can counter the cancer of divisive hate. Let the moisture droplets of praise infuse the atmosphere with healing. I sent my word and healed you! All together now- in one voice- Hosannah in the Highest! declares the Lord of Hosts!

I see the King of Glory Coming on the clouds with fire The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes, yeah I see His love and mercy Washing over all our sin The people sing, the people sing

I see a generation Rising up to take their place With selfless faith, with selfless faith I see a near revival Stirring as we pray and seek We're on our knees, we're on our knees

Heal my heart and make it clean

Open up my eyes to the things unseen

Show me how to love like You have loved me

Break my heart for what breaks Yours

Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause

As I walk from earth into eternity

Hosanna, Hosanna

Hosanna in the highest

Hosanna, Hosanna

Hosanna in the highest ~Hillsong