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WORD: Womb

So seriously, so many have been contending for their promises for the longest time! So often, they have become encouraged, only to be let down again and again. Often experiencing betrayal, rejection and defeat. Some have felt so disappointed, discouraged and lost,as they faced constant wave after wave of seemingly insurmountable circumstances of loss and despair. Even when things were supposed to get better, they did not.    Becoming so discouraged they entered into an almost 'robot like' mode, just to keep going! Faced with incredible uncertainty and nowhere to turn, some have had to revisit the very foundations of what they believe.    For some time now, I've found myself looking at a place of emptiness and darkness. As I looked longer and closer, I began to understand that the place of emptiness created in each pf us, through loss and disappointment, becomes a womb!    With understanding I knew there was hope, however, my heart did not feel this and w...

Refined in the Fire


I saw what looked like the earth opening up and a huge fire burning below. The fire had a very distinct yellow color.  As I watched I saw that the gold being extracted and refined in the heat of the fire was rising to the surface.

When refined and purified gold is poured out into a mold it remains soft and pliable, even though it is 'weighty'. Gold must have another element added to strengthen it before it can be used and formed into something beautiful.

So we must become entwined or 'Twisted' together with the Holy Spirit who invisibly strengthens us in the inner man while we take on the appearance and form of refined gold as we emerge from the fiery furnace!

Zechariah 4:6 (NIV)
6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.

Blessings
Sharon Van Biljon

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