This word is submitted by Jack McKinstry (jackmck@netzone.com)

Prepare The Way Of the Lord
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The day has come when the Spirit of the Lord shall arise in power from within the ranks of the redeemed.

The presence of the Lord shall arise from the hearts and lives of the assembly and shall descend with renewal and healing in His wings. The Temple of the Holy Spirit shall be filled with the fire and glory of the Lord. The presence of the Lord shall be overwhelming. The righteous reign of the Lord shall rule above everything. The primacy of the Lord Jesus Christ shall be established in power and with lovingkindness.

You shall see the presence of the Lord in your midst. He shall come as like a great wind. You shall not see the wind Himself, but you shall see the effects of the wind's presence and power as He moves in and among you. You shall know that there is the Mighty God in your midst.

The Father shall draw many to the Son through the Spirit. Many people shall come in streams to worship the Lord and to receive instruction in His ways. The multitudes shall gather in the mountains of the Lord, and His reign shall be established firmly and powerfully among you.

Raise the trumpet. Sound the alarm. Gather the people. Prepare the way of the Lord.

Bring the sacrifice of praise. Offer up your prayers with one voice. Give thanksgiving.

Proclaim the glory of the Lord. Be lavish in prayers, embrace lavish expectations, and grow in faith-filled anticipation and trust. The Lord shall be among you. He shall do more than you can imagine or comprehend. You shall delight yourselves in Him. You shall take your pleasure in Him. You shall proclaim His wondrous nature and character with great excitement. You shall fall down in absolute humility and meekness. You shall worship the Lord your God as never before. He shall be your all in all, your everything. He shall be your life, light, and love.

Arise! To you posts! Bring the sacrifice of praise. Stand in the gap. Seek the Lord with all your hearts, minds, souls, and strength. Seek Him in prayers of contrition and repentance. Seek Him in prayers of adoration and love. Seek Him in the Spirit. Call upon the Lord and He shall hear your pleas.

Oh saints of the Most High, the redeemed of Christ Jesus, I charge you this day to humble yourselves, to pray, to repent, and to seek My face, for surely My visitation shall overtake you as you obey.