Fighting Fire with Fire
11/16/08
Priscilla Van Sutphin
I had the impression today,watching and praying about the fires, that that’s what God is doing inside of our hearts, burning off the chaff, our idols, etc.
[ When winds are NOT a problem, the firemen will light a back fire to burn off the brush so that a fire will not keep going , to prevent further devastation. It is a foolish thing to do with winds whipping around, but when the winds died down more today they were able to do it, and as I watched, I heard the Lord speak the above . ]
“ I want you to fight fire with fire ! Light a fire in your neighborhood ! [spiritually] Light a fire in your workplace, in your school, college, in a park, at the post office, at the coffee shop…!! Light a fire that draws My attention and My glory and I will fight FOR you !
The enemy has put many on restriction through affliction and torment, through complacency, apathy and a slumbering spirit. But I will AWAKEN the hearts that belong to Me !
Sing to Me in the open and I WILL FIGHT FOR YOU in the open. Pray to me without fear ! Pray for others without fear of retaliation and I will retaliate against the enemy who tries to touch My own !
I am the All Consuming Fire and My fire will burn the dross and burn up the plans of the enemy. I AM the Almighty. When you are weak, then I AM strong FOR YOU ! I WILL FIGHT for you when you have no strength. I will fight with you if you have a little strength – I will even resuscitate you in the battle.
I will soon give you new weapons to fight with and strengthen the old ones. There will be an everlasting supply of what you need for the work I have called you to.
All the wisdom you need is IN ME. And if you stay IN ME, it is available to you. I tell you that people will KNOW that I AM GOD through what I do in and through you ! I AM more concerned now with what is IN you than you DOING anything. I am bringing a great deliverance and greater revelation of Who I AM – that you may be set FREE from all that has hindered you. Apart from ME, you can do NOTHING ! I AM the KING of heaven and earth and no one can replace Me in your hearts as I put the finishing touches on My Bride.
I AM tearing down idols and strongholds in your heart – even of self protection, and unbelief, that you may know that I AM your Resource. I AM to be your ALL IN ALL. There is nothing to stand between Me and My Bride. I am a JEALOUS HUSBAND. I want obedience to MY WILL.
Do not look at what is on someone else’s plate and think that you are better than they are. Do not think that they are to do what I tell you to do. Each man or woman has their OWN CALL. Do not judge what I do with others. There are many different types of vessels in My house and each has their own use.
What I give to one, I don’t always give to another. Put away your envy and jealousies ! Put away your pride in thinking you know more than they do ! I give GRACE to the HUMBLE, and I lift up those who HUMBLE themselves !
The enemy lifts up the proud. Do you know how to tell the difference ?
Men who are arrogant take the credit for themselves and insist on laud and support. Those who are truly Mine do NOT DEMAND their own way ! They persist in telling what I say, but the glory they give to ME. Those who seek PROFIT without extending themselves for the poor and needy will indeed reap what they have sown.
I AM the ONLY One Who has the right to DEMAND laud, praise, honor or glory, or even obedience, YET I AM NOT DEMANDING anything. I don’t manipulate or coerce. Those who love ME, obey me. Those who are like Me, share in My suffering and demand nothing. They carry their cross and give grace, as they’ve received it.”
