Tested by Cross Fire

Last night I had a dream, which I felt urgent to write about. I went to bed very peaceful, and with what I would say a blissful smile. When I have dreams, I take them seriously. I do not claim to be a dream interpreter, I just take them as they are and ask God to help me understand them. I know dreams are very significant on many levels and we see this throughout scripture too.  This dream was full of suspense, drama and encouragement.Here it is:

DREAM: “It was a late night, after a packed day, and I was walking home with some friends I had been working with. As we were walking, it came to our attention that we were being followed. It took us a minute to realize we were in possible danger. As we continued to walk faster our hearts palpitated as the intensity grew moment by moment until we arrived home. As we entered the house, we knew we were safe, but we still watched closely outside to be sure no one was lurking around. Creepy, yes, of course, but I must say the dream got more intense.

The house we were in was very large, 3 levels and many rooms. It was only 4 of us inside of the home. As we settled down for the night, and began to get rested up, we heard a loud crash downstairs. We got together and began to look around, but did not see anyone inside the home. After that we all got together, and prayed, one of my friends mentioned to me that they felt I was personally in danger. As I felt cornered in this room, even after the prayer, the urgency to respond rose in my heart. I knew I needed to do something. 

With the feeling of my life at risk, and with the feeling of death near, part of me wanted to hide; but there was a surge of power on the inside of me that began to stir up. Faith inside me said, I am not going to die, my life is not over. I will not lie here and take an assault to my death! 

The thought of death was next to paralyzing my movement. I was thinking about my life flashing before my eyes, and my friends with me. Unexpectedly,  2 men, fully armed came rushing in attack. Without even thinking and surged toward them in counter attack, and I spoke these words: murdering spirit, I command you lose your power now in Jesus name and I take authority over you and any plans you have against me in Jesus name and I plunder your work here it is finished! I quickly rushed the two men and I disarmed them of all their weapons; they kept on pulling new weapons out and as fast as they brought them out, I demolished them and all their power and they ran off squealing like little piggies.

These were mighty men, strong and armed like I have never seen before. It was delightful to see how God stirred my heart and revealed exactly what to say and do to be victorious in a very deadly situation. Even as I struggled in the fight, one of the others with me stayed and watched and the others escaped outside witnessing the men running out.”

Then this word came to me: “You must focus, and do nothing outside of what I speak, and lead you to do; everything else is meaningless, and will detract you from My best for your life. It is not about how much you do, its about doing what I called you to. You are a soul winner, go after it with vigor and wisdom, hold nothing back, preach the Gospel how I have revealed Myself to you”

When I woke up from the dream, I felt encouraged. The suspense of the dream and the reality of the attack settled on me. There is a real battle, and we need to wake up to the urgency of the hour now. We cannot sit back and allow the enemy to murder our destiny right before our eyes. We must respond, just as is fitting in the word. 

When we truly desire to follow Jesus, the enemy attacks like wild fire against that plan, but greater is He that is within us than he that is in the world. There is no real profit in temporal gain, there is real satisfaction in eternal investments. We are tested by the crossfire of the enemy, to see where our faith and trust is.

Matt 16:24-28 (NKJV) “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. “Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”

Tested by crossfire

By: Jed Lindstrom

12.30.12

Answered the Call

We as a family have answered the call of God on our life. We know it is God who is blessing us as a family and as a ministry, and we give God the glory for everything He continues to do. It is only going to get sweeter as the days come.

We have no regrets, no shame or guilt, no fear and no confusion at all. It is clear to us, that we are to serve the Lord. Each day brings new opportunities, challenges and needs, all of which drive us to pray, seek the Lord and His direction. We believe is fitting for a child of God to take all before His throne of grace, boldly and humbly.

We know to seek FIRST the KINGDOM OF GOD and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS to see clear. We will be taken care of. We know how to be content both with much and with little. As we make room for Gods blessing each day, we die to self, so that His plan can live. It is the desire of the Lindstrom family, to serve the Lord God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. To love God and to love others.

We are ready with The Message. Dont have any regrets, shame, guilt or confusion with how you and your family are to serve the Lord. If you have answered the CALL of God on your life, know that He is with you, working on your behalf. Dont look back, move in faith. The Lord will make clear the path before you, look to Him.

Days are coming when you may be flooded with "good intentions" and "much good deeds", but be careful to only do what He places before you. Dont Waste time, plant well, and watch God bring the increase.

 

Change for transformation

I was going about my day today when i received an email from a friend. She was asking me to stop by to pick up a donation. We have a current match donation through the end of the year of $2500, and we have received $1600.

As i arrived in her driveway, she came out holding this jar, full of all Quarters, Nickles and Dimes. As i held it, i felt the love of Jesus strong and a radiant glow of God shined off this friend of mine. I was immediately struck with how God provides for His missions.

The amount was $103.75! Psalm 103:5-7 (AMP) "Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle’s [strong, overcoming, soaring]! The Lord executes righteousness and justice [not for me only, but] for all who are oppressed. He made known His ways [of righteousness and justice] to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel."

This is more than CHANGE, this will help bring TRANSFORMATION in this GENERATION!  This CHANGE will help us leave a LEGACY for the years to come! Praise God.

It hit my heart: this women gave us what she was saving for her vacation! "It was no big deal" she said. "God is bringing many together to supply for the great harvest work ahead." Wow, amazing! Her investment, into souls, will be multiplied! I personally went to pick up this donation, because I believe the Spirit of God was revealing that the best gifts, are given from a joyful giver, and multiplies through many other joyful givers.


Today, I began to thank God as i counted and rolled each coin. I thanked Him for my friends, family, churches, ministries and loved ones, who have given with a joyful heart, no strings attached, and have done it to simply see the Kingdom of God be manifest, and souls won for the glory of the King, our Heavenly Father God; Abba. As i counted the change, and was praying for my friend to receive increase from her seed, i was blessed with peace. So this peace i can carry, as i seek first Gods Kingdom, and God provides the team and provisions.

We must, GO into ALL the world. 

Testimony to share

 

This video was shot in Orlando Florida. A close friend of mine had it on his heart to make a video for me, to highlight the work of God in my life. When he brought it up to me, i was blessed immediately, and of course said yes. Over 900 people have seen this within 6 months. Watch, enjoy and share.