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Cocoon
Topic Started: Mar 6 2013, 12:24 PM (2,394 Views)
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The Cocoon
by Judy Bauman
http://lit4ever.org/revivalforum/index.php?PHPSESSID=b23dbdff152252e9af13f7dcfa6c2cef&topic=26346.msg40981;topicseen#new


About a year after surrendering my life to the Lord, I was sitting in my room when all at once I saw a white scroll roll half way down the top, right corner of the wall. This scene played on it like a movie:



I saw a man who was distraught and weeping bitterly. He was bent down on one knee and his face was buried in his hands as he wept bitterly. He writhed in grief, despair and self-loathing. His sobs were heart-wrenching. I felt desperate to help him, but I didn’t know what to do.



Suddenly, a hand appeared above him holding out a Bible. The man looked up in his broken state and with hope in his eyes he reached up and accepted the gift being offered to him. As he opened the Book, the words came off the pages like silk thread. The beautiful strand began to wrap around the man and encircled him until I couldn’t see anything but a large white cocoon. The cocoon was very still for a period of time. Then it slowly began to rock back and forth, and soon there was more and more movement. I could tell there was a struggle going on inside. The cocoon began to split and then suddenly it tore open. A huge butterfly adorned in stunning, heavenly colors came bursting out; it quickly flew across the room in front of me and out my window! It was bigger, more vibrant, exquisite and beautiful than anything I could have ever imagined. I looked back at the screen in the right corner of my room hoping for an instant replay, but the scroll rolled up and disappeared.



This experience spoke deeply to me. The silk thread is symbolic of how God’s word can ‘cocoon’ and transform us from a wretched state of being to a new creation. The butterfly represents our being reborn of the Holy Spirit and our ability to take flight in Him.



Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17



This is not possible without having a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus and accepting the gift offered to us by the Father. When we receive Jesus, the word made flesh, as our Savior we have promises that the Father will fulfill in us. Like the butterfly, our transformation is unmistakable!



And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2



Without God’s Spirit working to transform us, we are broken, naked, wretched, miserable, poor, blind and lost. When we allow ourselves to be transformed by His word, we become whole, clothed, joyful, loved, and rich with wisdom and hope!



Until we come to that broken place, we can never know how much we truly need God. When the Word of God is opened up to a broken heart, then the Lord can make miraculous changes in even the most miserable of souls. His Word will accomplish the purpose for which He sent it.



“Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36

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It takes time to make a transition into a life IN CHRIST, but the beauty of being a new creation is worth the struggle that occurs on the inside of the ‘cocoon’. Without the struggle, the butterfly, like us, would not be made strong enough to take flight.



As we invest in other people’s lives by ‘handing’ them a Bible in God’s timing, may we bring the transforming power of the Father’s love into their lives. It is well worth it to invest our own resources to get Bibles into the hands of those who need it.



“For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.” Luke 12:34



Will we be ready and willing to give what is needed to bring the Father’s prodigals home when they have ‘come to themselves’? If we do, we might just see the transforming power of God’s cocoon!
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Phyllis Ford
Carpenter’s Touch Ministries, Arlington, Texas
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Word of the Lord for March 2013

2 Chronicles 16:9 “The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to shew himself strong in behalf of those who heart is perfect towards him, herein thou hast done foolishly, therefore from henceforth thou shall have wars.”

“Prepare your heart for now is the time to come before me and abide in my presence. This is your time of visitation, and I am calling you near so that you may see and understand the path of light and glory that I have prepared for you to walk in. I am transitioning you from working out of your own ability to accomplish things. It has taken you this far but as you abide in me I will remove the struggle, frustration and difficulty of doing things out of your own strength to receive my grace and divine awakening. So come away, my beloved so that you may begin to accomplish the things that I have promised you as I fulfill my covenant in this hour to my people. The guidance and direction that you need now, know it will be accessible to you. Keep the balance of walking out my word as it will enlighten your understanding and provide wisdom concerning the things which are the most important now.”

“There is much that is about to occur and your protection from the trouble, in the midst of trouble, even during the trouble will be found in your abiding in my presence. Right now you are literally standing along side of a threshold where the systems of this day are being judged. They are coming apart because of their own evil works and the stench of iniquity has come up before me. The enemy feels as if he is in an advantageous position to continue to pollute my people but he is not, this will be a time that I am raising up a people even a remnant also to lead the way for those who have my heart desires and their eyes have opened and their understanding has enlarged that as they go forth now to become my kingdom people. These out of the cries of their heart and the fellowship of my love will wait in my presence. I will provide for you. This will set a future reversal of the outcome of the enemy’s plan that will squash and unveil the plots that were put in place to blind the eyes of the people and place them in further bondage.”

Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary they shall walk and not faint.”

“Know that your strength and ability to rise above adversity comes from your waiting in my presence. I am your refuge and I hold the answers and the strategies of any problems that you are now facing.”

The call to watch and pray

“I have issued a call to watch and a call to prayer. Because within this call is the resolve to answer the questions you now seek, and it carries the wisdom to reverse and deal with the dilemmas of the day.”

“This is the month that I am calling forth my watchmen to stay on high alert as they pray around the gates of the regions that they have been assigned to watch over, and to alert my people as they prepare themselves for a major transformation as I will shine my light on the present systems that are about to be turned inside out with all its’ secret associations and lies that have been hidden but they are about to be revealed before men’s eyes. There is about to be a transitioning of my people out of the place where they are now, to the place of my presence and glory, a place where you will see my power and majesty coming forth in this hour. There will be a power shift as the changing of the guards occur and the place of the evil rankings of the enemy will not prevail. This marks the time for the hour of the watch. It will be a time when I will move across this land with my mighty power as the works of the enemy will continue to be uncovered and high places will be destroyed and its’ altars of idolatry, by my own hand, says the Lord. At the same time in this hour of watching there will be a significant impartation that will come upon you to strengthen you, help you to overcome and you will see a mighty release of miracles that has yet to take place.”

“For even as this is a time to watch, there is also a great significance in the cry of intercession in the land. I am calling forth my intercessors and their prayers will echo around the nations to cover and protect the land and salvation will rain down and to touch and cleanse those who have lost their way as I extend my hand to heal and deliver. So watch and wait, for I will have you to release a wall of intercession to shield the land and the people because of the enemy moving forward with a plan to set war and strife among the nations and to instill fear. But as my people wait, watch and pray there will be change and breakthrough.”

Lamentations 2:19 “Arise, cry out in the night in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord, lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy children that faint for hunger in the top of every street.”

Psalm 5:3 “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee.”

“So pray, so watch, because this is a time when much will trouble the hearts of many people. Pray that they may see and understand the difference between that which is truth and that which are lies. Speak to them and encourage them that my promises have never fallen to the ground for they are yea and amen. Even in the midst of despair I shall move upon their lives and bless the work of their hands make ways that seem impossible and they will know that truly I am leading them forth into deliverance and into the light of my glory. Joy unspeakable for even my glory shall be upon you, my strength will bring you through and my way—will direct you on what to do. You will know how to accomplish the task before you as you proceed in your life with me says the Lord.”

Isaiah 60:1 “Arise shine for thy light has come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”

“This is why it is so important to declare the gospel to the nation in this time. This is a time to declare my word, to share the truth of the gospel so that the eyes of the people will be opened and they will see and know who they really are, and why this battle has ensued. Look out into the fields for they white unto harvest—minister my words to others which will bring peace unto their souls and nourish their spirit with my life.”

“This is a time to bare each others burden—for I am raising those among you those who will help others in their greatest time of need—spiritually and naturally so. I will prepare my people to aid and minister to those who are hurting with restoration, love and resources to supply those who are in need.”
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SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS:
http://ft111.com/
I heard in the Spirit the sound of a trumpet blowing. And, the Lord said, "A call is going forth to awaken those who have been asleep spiritually. Only those who have an ear to hear will heed the call, and not everyone will understand the call. It is an awakening to new life and renewal that will bring restoration. Those who hear will begin a journey in the Spirit. It will be hard to let go of the past in some cases, but a desire for more of Me will be strong motivation to move on."
Exodus 40:36-38 Whenever the cloud was taken up from above the tabernacle, the children of Israel would go onward in all their journeys. But if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not journey till the day that it was taken up. For the cloud of the LORD was above the tabernacle by day, and fire was over it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.
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March 6, 2013. In some temperate zones, the cold of winter is past. The chill of spring delights the heart and gives hints of better things to come. Spring's cool breezes morph into high wind warnings sprinkled among the heavenly days and nights. It is hard to imagine the intensity of what awaits in summer. But it will come; it is as certain as the dawn. The Lord says, "It is good that you study the seasons to know them well. The knowledge you gain will give wisdom and understanding. Over time, you will have learned endurance, patience and keen insight. These are rewards for your diligence of pursuit. The grand prize sometimes seems beyond your reach. But you keep running the race. In fact, you slip into a higher gear knowing the end is near."



Genesis 1:14 (NLT) "Then God said, "Let great lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them mark off the seasons, days, and years." Ras Robinson



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March 6, 2013. Someone needs to correct a course of action and it is your job to do it. You don't like to do this and feel you don't do it well. Start with thinking how much better things would be if the one needing correction were doing their assignment correctly. This is the place to start. Think of when you have been corrected. While at first it was uncomfortable, in the long run things ran so much better. All need correction from time to time. Now enumerate the things you need to correct in another. Ask Me for wisdom. Record what comes to your mind. Now speak carefully and watch what happens.



Job 5:17-18 (NASB) "Behold, how happy is the man whom God reproves, So do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. "For He inflicts pain, and gives relief; He wounds, and His hands also heal." Bev Robinson
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SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS:
http://ft111.com/
Let truth rule and reign in your heart, and be done with the presumption that comes with projecting yourself into the future. No matter how much you think you know about what is ahead, you only have a glimpse of that which has not yet become reality. And, the truth will be exaggerated and distorted by your imagination. It will benefit you greatly if you can get real and stay real right here and now, says the Lord.
1 Corinthians 13:9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part.
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