Take a Step With Jesus by Pastor Brent Lokker

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 Take a Step with Jesus This year the Lokkers enjoyed an early family Christmas celebration two days early because that’s when it worked on everyone’s calendar to share a leisurely, fun day together.  So when December 25th came around, Suzanne and I experienced the first Christmas Day in our 31 years of marriage where we had nowhere in particular we had to be and nothing in particular we had to do. Surreal! On this most unusual Christmas Day afternoon, I decided to tackle some of the many projects in our yard: the rain gutters needed cleaning, the leaves blown off of our back patio, the front lawn mowed and trimmed and the leaves in the street in front of our house swept up, to name a few. After trading my PJ’s for some sweats, I headed outside only to find myself stopping dead in my tracks several steps outside my back patio door. What do I do first?  It sounds like a simple enough question, but what ended up happening is I would decide on a certain project and take a few steps in that direction only to stop again in my tracks a few steps later to rethink my decision.  I repeated this process several more times heading in several different directions before I realized I’d been outside for several minutes without being any closer to accomplishing any of the projects I’d set out to do. Finally I said to myself, ”If I would just blow the leaves off the back patio and see it clean, I would be a happy camper.”  Good! I made a decision, retrieved the blower, unwound the extension cord and witnessed the transformation of 600 square feet of concrete from a chaotic mess to a blissful clean canvas. When I made a choice to complete one project, it lead to a handful of others getting done as well (I’d need to double the size of this article to tell you all about it). I didn’t check every single thing off my to-do list, but I did happen to get a few things done I hadn’t planned on because they just came up as I made my way around the house. And what I did accomplish felt great!  Even better yet, I enjoyed the presence of Jesus throughout the course of what I was doing. Does Jesus even like yardwork?  If it’s with you or me, of course he does! So what’s the point of this story? As I thought back on the day, Papa God began communicating an important truth that I want to share with you as you are heading into a new year with a mixture of some disappointments of what didn’t happen this past year as well as some hopes as to what lies ahead for you. This is what my spirit heard from God… “I’ve placed dreams and desires within you to do good things (Eph. 2:10) and I’ve put my own Spirit within you to accomplish them (Phil. 2:13).  Of the good dreams and ideas I’ve placed within you, I want you to choose something. I want you to choose something. This is the free will—the ability to choose—that I’ve intentionally fashioned you to walk in and enjoy with Me. When you choose from the dreams and ideas I’ve placed within you to expand My Kingdom, it will lead to more and more good. You won’t get everything on your list checked off, but that’s not the point. The point is you and Me enjoying life together and in that journey blessing a whole lot of people along the way and letting them see glimpses of a Father who loves them. Are you good with that?  Make a choice from the dreams and passions I’ve placed within you. Take a step with me and see where it leads…” That's your direction for this new year from the Lord. On your marks...get set... With Love, Brent

MOED - Your God Appointed Time Is Right Now by pastor Todd Lout

So do not consume your selves with questions: what will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear? Outsiders make them selves frantic over such questions; they don’t realize that your heavenly father knows exactly what you need. Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and then all these things will be given to you too. So do not worry about tomorrow. Let tomorrow worry about itself. Living faithful he is a large enough to ask for today. Matthew 6:31-34 There’s a word in the Hebrew language that, like many Hebrew words, is more than just a word.  It’s a way of life that is assumed and lived out.  That word is MOED.  It means, “Appointed Time”.  More in depth the literal meaning is, “You are at your God-appointed time, right this minute...and in the next minute, day, week, year and so on.” The understanding that there is no questioning that we are at the age we should be and in the place we should be does away with fear and worry.  No getting upset that we are ageing.  No allowing circumstances to become larger than the fact that God’s got this.  Even if we royally screw up some of our moments, or even years of time, God is still in this very Moed, waiting for us to walk it out with Him.  He certainly has the best answer, the greatest solution, and He’s the only one who can take all those screw ups and make things right in this moment.  He is always standing in our appointed time, willing...no, desiring to be involved. My own translation of this word, Moed, is “A Constant Appointment With Jesus”.  When something or someone attempts to rob from us (our joy, our peace, our time with our Maker...) we have every right to say, “No, I have an appointment I need to keep.” Believing that we are in our God-appointed time will also crush the lie that our life is simply a statistic or mistake.  Friends, if that lie has hung around you, it’s time to tell it, “Nope, I’m in my appointed time that God, Himself, has placed me in.  There is an abundance of purpose here!” Eventually, as we understand that we are always in our Moed, we will become more aware of how we steward our time.  Let’s change things and allow this word, Moed, to be another standard for our lives...along with that ever-present banner over us that says, “This Is The One I Love”.                                                                          Love, Todd P.S. I shared in detail about this last Saturday night. While speaking, a couple songs came up.  Here's the link to the message and links to those songs: Live In The Moed Not In A Hurry - Will Reagan Life Is A Gift And The Giver Is Good - Pat Barrett

The Next Move of God's Spirit by prophetic overseer Bill Hernandez

This past Saturday at Blazing Fire Church, Pastor Brent spoke of the Inward Journey to connecting with Jesus for the third straight week as more and more people were finding the heartbeat of the One they have been seeking. You can hear that message here. I believe the Church around the world is in the midst of a significant shift. As we connect more deeply with the heart of Jesus, he is giving us His heart to BE His presence wherever we go. I feel like the Lord is saying that this next move of His Spirit across the world will be unlike any other move in history. We’ve learned so much in the last few moves of His Spirit and I feel like He is saying that even the wisdom of the wisest among us will be surprised by How the Lord puts a new spin on what we think we understand. I feel like He is going to bring in a new hack for how to do Kingdom in surprising ways. It’s all geared not so much for them that believe, but for them that do not. It’s for them. He is coming for them that don’t believe and He is going to use us mightily. When we call down heaven to bring healing in impossible illnesses, He will act to the astonishment of the world. The most important aspect of this next move will be great acts of compassion, kindness and miracles regardless of whether or not it is received, regardless of whether or not hearts are changed. The bottom line for us all is that we are called to love without conditions and that we generously pour out love. In this outpouring the Lord will send miracles and works of power, not only to touch mind, body and spirit, but also the physical earth. I heard Rodney Howard Browne once say that the church is the one that gets revival and not the world. What the world needs needs is to be “vivaled.” I believe this next move of God will be a great “vival”, a great awakening for the lost. “I will be overturning notions about how I move and what I do. Any wisdom about how I do things will be turned around in unexpected ways. I will put a new spin on how I act and how I touch everyone. I am coming with a compassion so deeply understood that even them that don’t follow Me will take notice and see that I’m truly real and that the Kingdom is a real thing. Hearts will be turned to Me in droves. Waves of converts will turn to Me and My ways as they see that I’m a God who acts and does great things. I’m pushing back the dark veil over people’s eyes to see the Kingdom in their midst. I’m granting them that don’t believe the ability to see and by seeing, being given the opportunity to chose. There will be power and anointing backing up compassion and kindness. It will be nearly impossible not to notice. Some will chose Me and some will not, but I will continue to pour out works of power among you and the world. There is a great wave coming, a wave of newborn believers and I will flood every fellowship with disciples who know My ways and My presence and My words.” John 12:46-48 I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. If anyone hears My sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. Bill Hernandez (You can read this prophetic word and others by Bill Hernandez at www.whisperoflove.org)

Jesus Is Always Enough by Pastor Brent Lokker

For the past two Saturday nights at Blazing Fire we’ve given extra space and time to connect more deeply with the heart of Jesus and we plan to go there again this coming Saturday night. Why? Because Jesus is our life. Jesus is the source of our joy. Jesus is the hope that floods us. Jesus is the brilliance within us. Jesus is our very dear elder Brother who always has our backs. Jesus is a devoted Friend and Companion through every step of our journey. Jesus is our Savior who sets us free to be the best version of our real selves. Jesus is our Creator who marvels at us, His living works of art. Jesus is our Risen King who forever conquered death and sin and anything that could ever separate us from the perfect love of our heavenly Father. When you're asking, What am I going to do?  Be with Jesus. When you're feeling aimless, be with Jesus. When it appears you're stuck in life, be with Jesus. When disappointments seem to rise up around you like a prison cell, be with Jesus. When fear rears it’s ugly head, be with Jesus. When life seems mundane, be with Jesus. When you’re happy, be with Jesus. When you’re feeling adventurous, be with Jesus. You get the idea. What does this deeper connection with Jesus look like? It could look something like this story from a woman from our Blazing Fire family. She was there Saturday night when we marinated in the truth that Jesus is our good, good shepherd…     The Lord is my best friend and my shepherd.      I always have more than enough.  (Psalm 23:1, TPT) And this woman’s spirit continued to connect inward with Jesus the following morning… This morning I spent time on the word Always.  I always have more than enough.  The Lord kept repeating to me always, always, always. I will always love you, I will always provide for you, I will always take care of you, I will always be there for you. I will always give you more than enough!!  I heard the Lord call my name personally and say, "My word for you today is ALWAYS."  So I responded, "Yes Lord!  I choose to believe in the Always." I grew up in a house of fear. I was told that something bad is just around the corner and so I need to do a-b-c to get ready for the bad thing. I break that lie in the name of Jesus. The truth is that God will ALWAYS be there for me no matter what, no matter what my circumstance looks like. God will always love and take care of me!  Always!!!  God will love me on Monday, Tuesday and forever. It's silly to think that he would only love me on Monday and forget about me the next day.  The same thing is true for providing for me!!!!  He will provide for me ALWAYS!!!!  He will not abandon me.  He loves me ALWAYS!  So I choose to believe in ALWAYS!!! Jesus is loving you now and always from within. You are never apart, never distant. He’s ready right now to tenderly touch your heart in a meaningful way. Make a choice to take some time as soon as you possibly can to quiet your mind and allow your spirit to go there with Him. Right now would be a perfect time! With Love, Brent