The Lord's Teacup Antidote for Spiritual Jealousy

January 16, 2017

May the sweet presence of Jesus always fill us to overflowing, so that we have no need for the laurels of men.

In this world we will continually be confronted with examples of those who have overcome far more than we have and have stood out in their accomplishments. Sometimes those victories come at a great personal price, but whatever it was in the world that meant so much to them, they were willing to give it up to have their dream.

In the spiritual life, it is no different. We will always meet up with those who love God more than we do, or at least it seems that way. Their sacrifices seem so much greater than ours and perhaps they are. The Lord has given us these saintly examples so we can be inspired and imitate their virtues. But the devils stand by trying to cause a reaction of envy and jealousy.

Dear ones, we have a choice to make: celebrate the great victories of others? Or go away sulking and jealous, even chiding God, "Why not me? What's so special about them?" What a sad state of affairs. Here God has given us an example to celebrate - and we are resentful and bitter?

I have learned the secret of avoiding this poison a long time ago, though Satan never gives up look for opportunities to temp me. But thanks be to God, I have chosen the broom closet with my Lover. I have chosen to be the one who scrubs His floors and hides in the laundry closet until He comes to see me.

Why? Because I do not care for the world's laurels or applause. I care only to make My Jesus happy, to have His sweet company, to have all of Him. And so I wait in the broom closet while others are announced in the royal courts and given their crowns.

The dangers that accompany accomplishments are a spirit of Ambition that can enter in and cause us to want things far beyond us. And to want accomplishments more than we want Him. This is something we always have to be on guard about.

I am happy if I can see examples of souls so completely belonging to Jesus, doing great exploits in His name. People like Heidi Baker and others who are anonymous but known well in the spiritual world - both by the evil ones and the holy ones.

Someone once said some of us are tea cups, some are buckets, some are barrels. God created us all at different capacities. The tea cup is small and diminutive and holds very little. The barrel holds an enormous volume of water to fill tea pots and tea cups. But the barrel is never put to the lips of the Lord - only the little tea cup.

I have found the place of supreme happiness and peace in my 'tea cup status'. That doesn't mean I do not want to grow and be inspired by others who are much bigger and much more dedicated. I want to be who God created to me to be. And somehow the broom closet is more comforting than royal courts. And I know as a child growing up, I always, always shunned competitions. I saw the brutality of those who were better than others, that the things that they did. And I saw what happened to the personalities of those who were gentle and kind, who got involved in competitions - and turned and changed and became vicious in protecting their status. Something about that just makes me really sick.

The littleness of the nobody is more comforting to me than the princes that are accompanied by great fanfare. And some people are called to be princes accompanied by great fanfare and that's wonderful, that's a fulfillment of what God created them to be!

I love this little place. And from this vantage point I can applaud those who are much more accomplished and dedicated. They are doing what I have never been able to do, so far. I can see the good they've done for the Lord and applaud them, "Oh, good for you!!! You brought Him joy! You helped to save souls! You healed. Good for you!" I can also say to the Lord Jesus, "Make me willing to be willing, to give more for love of You."

But still, finding my joy in my littleness, my insufficiency is very freeing. I am free to behold the great love the King has for His little handmaiden without the entanglements of ambition and the politics of the royal court. I want to love you, Jesus, and be totally blind to what the world applauds. If I see virtue far beyond my own, I want to applaud it but then return my gaze to Him asking, "Jesus, what more can I do for you?"

At this point, I ran out of things to say and the Lord began to speak.

"You have chosen wisely, My dove. Indeed, you have seen the exploits extraordinaire of My children and rejoiced in them. You have asked nothing more from Me than My love, and how pure is that quality which I adore about you? 
 
"Nonetheless, there are areas yet for you to gain the victory in. Those will come so easily to you if you avail yourself of the broom closet, looking neither to the right nor the left of you, but waiting there in the dark silence for My return.

"Clare, everything hinges on love. A love which you cannot generate for Me. I must endow you supernaturally with this grace of loving Me. But those who have been forgiven much also Love much. You appreciate being rescued from the depravity from which I rescued you. You frequently get lessons in your failures with Me. And for this reason, your love is deep and great, though you do not connect with it until it really matters, and then it brings you to your knees in abject contrition.

"How I wish all of you, My Children, would stay in this place of lowliness, where so little can be lost. Yet many of you aspire to be lofty, high and lifted up. May I say, this is a dangerous state of mind? It is this littleness that pleases Me most. And it is a truth that the tea cup touches My lips, while the barrel waits outside collecting the water. 
 
"O My Children, the world is so very opposite of Heaven. In Heaven all are little and the highest stations are occupied by the lowliest. This is why I bent my knees to wash the feet of My disciples. The greatest among you shall be the servant of all. Not that you should aspire to greatness and take it upon yourself to be serving of all. No, I ask you to be authentic, be who you truly are. Rather, you should aspire to littleness, littler and littler, with nothing worth stealing. This is the safest spiritual posture, being so little that even the demons avoid you, because you are of little worth.
 
"Not only that, but My angels rush to protect the little ones. To long to be a little one is a worthy ambition. One whose heart is so little, there is only room for Me. One who is so satisfied in this littleness that jealousy never finds a foothold. You become jealous of one greater than you. However, if you long to be littler and lesser, jealousy has no foothold in your being and you are free to enjoy Me to the fullest.
 
"Yes, My little teacups, stay little. It is My joy to raise you to My lips."

Source: heartdwellers

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"Who Will I Rapture?" Prophetic Word

                                                 

The Lord is with us, Heartdwellers. And He's come to straighten out some confusion over who will be Raptured.

"Let's talk about the category of those who will be saved, as though going through the fire."

"Oh, thank You, Lord! So many are asking me questions about their unsaved relatives, based on the dream you gave Pam about the Tsunami in northern California, when You stood on the beach and called out to her to run and tell everyone the Rapture is about to happen. Pray the sinner's prayer with everyone."

In this next sentence, by the way, He is referring to something I said to Carol, that everyone has a different capacity and longing for Jesus.

This is what He said, "It is quite true that tea cups, thimbles and barrels will all be raptured. I am looking at the heart and each one has different capacities, each one was formed differently, each one endowed differently. That is why there will be such a wide variety taken in the Rapture.

"As far as Brides go, there are different levels of commitment, different levels of self-effacement and emptiness, longing and corresponding to My Grace. But the mystery of this is that I love each and everyone, all the same, in completeness. Though the thimble cannot hold what the barrel holds, nonetheless it is full and filled with My Love.

"There is no room for discrimination or judgment here. What If I were to tell you the thimble actually holds more than the barrel?"

Well Lord, if You told me that I would be perplexed, but I believe the thimble is beautiful. I'm just sad that it is so small.

"Do you think that thimble thinks any less about Me and loves Me any less?"

Well, I don't know. I suppose since the capacity is smaller, I suppose less.

"What about the widow's mite?"

She gave all she had.

"That's exactly right. There are those who have little and have given it all. There are those who have much and have portioned it out, keeping some for themselves."

I thought about myself for a moment, and I said, "I hate to say this, but I think I must fall into that category, because there are certain things I haven't been able to give up."

He answered me and said, "Well, you let Me be the judge of that. In fact, let Me be the judge of all. But still, the widow who gave the mite is much richer than the widow that was wealthy and gave only a portion.

'It is a mystery, but understand: it's not the size of the vessel but the complete abandon with which the vessel gives, that I look at. In a sense, those who are wealthy with many graces and still hold back from Me are indeed very poor in Heaven, because they held back anything.

"But like the little boy who gave Me his crutch as a Christmas present, that was all he had."

Now here, guys, the Lord is referring to a story, "Amahl and the Night Visitors". That's one of my favorite stories. The three Kings stopped at his house on the way to see the Christ child. And Amahl, who was crippled, longed to give something of value, too. All he had was the crutch that he used to help him walk. And while the three Kings had magnificent gifts to present, Amahl chose to give the most valuable thing he had and he was healed.

The Lord continues here, "He was the richest of them all. Oh, how I love to sweep the lowly off their feet and give them EVERYTHING they ever hoped or dreamed for. I derive so much pleasure from such as these.

"I wanted to make it clear: it's not the size nor the importance of a vessel, but the completeness with which they gave to Me. I they give their all, I give My all. And whether they contain My All or not, doesn't matter. All that matters is that they are completely Mine. Isn't that wonderful?"

Oh, it is, Lord! It is sublime. Like Mother Theresa said, "God likes little things best."

He continued, "That's a guarantee. And God looks at the littleness of the heart, not the littleness of the ministry. When you are responsible for feeding so many people, I must impart to you more and more and more to keep up with the demand. But that does not mean you have become big. Rather, it means I have become big through you. And the littler the vessel, the more credit I get. This is as it should be."

Well, Lord - my heart rejoices in this. How I hate that "bigness".

And He answered, "Yes, yes indeed, that's better gone. But those who have a little heart and stay very little should rejoice in that, because others can see what I've done with a little nobody and have hope that I can use them as well."

Lord, what about those that are saved at the very last minute? A lot of people are asking me this question.

"Did I not say they would receive the same reward as those hired at the beginning of the day?"

But I thought that applied to those who have worked for You, who were waiting in the wings for their assignments, as we were?

"Clare, in My fathomless mercy, I cannot deny the most recent, sincere conversion the gift of being removed from this planet. If they have given their entire selves to Me with full repentance - they, too, will be taken. But it must be sincere and complete. Those who still want to walk the fence, I will not take.

"Now, I will tell you who should be worried: those who knew Me, knew what I called them to do, and followed their own flesh and self-will, nonetheless. Those who didn't have time or money for the poor, but rather saved up their money to lavish on their comforts and trinkets. When I warned you seven years ago, I was quite serious. You were on the edge and I needed you to abandon yourself to My total will. Once you realized the seriousness of your condition, you repented and asked Me to help you leave those foolish things behind.

"But some of My children have been Christians for years and are still toying with their walk. They have an inkling they are on the edge, but consider My Mercy will cover for their laxness. No, My Children. My mercy is not for those who have held Me off. It is for the lost who have never known Me and the weak that falter with every other step. For those sheep who are big and strong but still have no time for Me, they will stay behind until they are perfected in charity, honesty and devotion to Me. For them, there is a choice to make.

"Many of them have been given very great graces but used them selfishly, even in the faith, to accumulate wealth, popularity and influence. Or instead, they have used the grace for the world to live like kings."

What about the really wealthy teachers?

"The ones who have put their hearts in My hands and done their very best to obey Me, they will be taken. Again, it is not wealth, riches, power that disqualifies - rather it is a lukewarm heart. A heart that has not considered what I suffered for them and how I have called them to sacrifice for Me. These are those who were like the rich young ruler and said, "But, I have many possessions!" And I say to them, you are indeed poor, because you do not possess Me.

"These are the ones you should all be concerned for. I've called them many times. They've had ample opportunity to deny themselves, pick up their crosses and follow Me. But they were completely taken up with popularity among men. And for that reason they will be left behind.

"Those who have been saved at the last moment, if they are broken by their obstinate denial and putting Me off, and My Kingship in their lives - if they are thoroughly repentant to their very core, I will take them. One of your children may be among that group. I have told you that before."

I started to have doubts at that point, 'Was this really Jesus? Or am I getting a lying spirit here?'

And the Lord answered that, "Clare, I am not misleading you. I know you've been preoccupied for the last week or so, but trust Me. I am speaking to you, My Love. I mean it with all My heart. I intend to pour the oil on this child when the time comes, because she has been instrumental in turning others away from Me and from you."

Oh Lord, please do. Please, Lord, she is a beautiful soul. I pray she will make the Rapture.

He continued and said, "This is the first time I have seen you invest faith in her...Continue to cry out to Me. Stand with Me, Clare, stand. Remember, I am merciful. Sometimes our children make foolish mistakes, because they are still children and not thinking or seeing like adults - but seeing the world like a jar full of candies, all different and alluring. They don't see their blind spots and of course the enemy keeps them blinded to the truth. There have been moments of truth in her life where she has considered those things. There is a chance for her, keep praying.

"But to the rest of My mature Christians I say, consider your ways. Have you really lived for Me and answered My call, or have you preferred your comforts? Do you value Me enough to die for Me, or will you continue to walk away and protect them? For you, there will come a time when you are forced off the fence. Know that this time is at the door and your eternity is at stake.

"Do you think that being a Christian by name will save you from Hell? Please think again. God will not be mocked. I will not be made sport of. Either you are hot or cold. The lukewarm will go through the fire and be saved only if they cleave to Me above their children, families, jobs, and even lives.

"Those for whom My Brides have been praying - they will be given the opportunity to be stricken to the core and repent with all their hearts and I will take them in the Rapture. Those who waste this grace, woe to you; you shall be left behind to face the fire. Not all will receive the same rewards in Heaven, not all will recline in mansions. Some of you will be fortunate to have a shack on the outskirts. Still, you will be happy, because you will know justice and accept your lot with great thankfulness.

"So, I hope this clarifies much for you and all My loved ones. I wish for no one to be left behind to suffer the Tribulation. But for those who are unrepentant in that moment, I visit them with grace. Living through the Tribulation and perhaps martyrdom will be your only chance for eternal blessedness in Heaven with Me.

"But to you I also say: never doubt My presence and My eagerness to forgive you. I am always with you, waiting for that moment when you will see the seriousness of your condition and turn to Me with your whole heart."

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Source: Heartdwellers

I Am Clothing You In My Lowliness

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JESUS: “EXAMINE YOUR HEARTS, YOUR CONSCIENCE AND BEHAVIOR BUT DON'T BECOME OBSSESSED WITH IT. RATHER, TAKE A GLANCE WHERE YOU SEE EVIL, REPENT AND ASK FOR THE GRACE TO OVERCOME YOURSELF . I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THE ONLY REAL ENEMY YOU HAVE IS YOURSELF. CONQUER YOURSELF AND THE OTHER ENEMIES ON THE OUTSIDE WILL GAIN NO FOOTHOLD THOUGH UNPLEASANT THINGS MAY HAPPEN TO YOU, YOUR CHARITABLE RESPONSE WILL SHUT THE DOOR IN THEIR FACE.”


"As you look around you at those who do not know what is about to happen, do not allow pride to enter in...do not look down on anyone. Rather, if that thought enters your mind, immediately crush it by recounting all the virtue that person has that you don't have. And if you have a difficult time assigning virtue to them, imagine if you were brought up in a heavy drug and violence environment, where your mother was prostituting herself for drugs and where different men abused and hated you, where you were poor and never had decent food to eat or warm clothing. Imagine 15 years of that and what sort of person you would not be. 
 
"Each soul I bring into the world has graces that accompany them. Some who are born into holy, ministering families came with 60 graces. Others who were born to prostitutes and drug addicts came into this world with only 6 graces.

"It is not what I gave you to begin with, but what you did with them that counts. How does that translate? That woman you know who is manipulative and sneaky is that way for a reason. She began life with inadequate means, and to survive she had to be sneaky. Some would be full blown criminals robbing, raping and destroying everything they could get their hands on. That she is just a little sneaky... well, that's nothing compared to what the demons wanted her to become and how they tempted and taunted her. But she used those 6 graces, she made the decision to be 'mostly' honest and good to others.

"Whereas another, raised in a well provided for household, with a university education, might be self-centered, proud and harbor resentment towards the poor and have failed to use the 30 graces they were given. Because without love, you have nothing."
There must be a reason you would give one more than another in graces?

"That for now must remain a mystery, but it will be revealed to you one day. Suffice it to say, I am a just God and that everything in Heaven is ordered by Perfection.

"You can always find ways to elevate others above yourself. Though I was in the form of God, I did not consider equality with God something to be grasped at. I did not come into this world born of nobility in royal surroundings. I preferred the poor, the simple and humble to be My parents and companions. The only well-educated apostle was the one who betrayed Me. That should tell you something. The Pharisees missed Me because they, too, were looking for nobility, worldly power and means.

"In this way, I was readily recognized by the poor, the sincere and the humble. But there was nothing in Me to appeal to nobility and class. Rather, to them I was merely a carpenter from Nazareth, and after all, can any good thing come from Nazareth?

"So you see, I preferred humility, anonymity, to be of no account to the world. And I am perfecting My Bride in these traits because they safeguard the soul and make her a worthy companion to Me. And not that you should seek this, but in the end you will be more loved for your littleness than your greatness.

"Yes, I want My Brides, My Blessed ones, to go around elevating others above themselves, in their thoughts and actions. (not verbally) I want them to take the last place, to be the lowest and to seek the interest of others rather than their own. Tall order? For some, yes. Lacking in grace? No, I am providing it as these words are received into your hearts, as you say 'be it unto me according to your will,' this grace is being given and taking root within your heart.

"You will find in this practice, that you have many judgments against others: rich, poor, lame, whole. It will be a challenge for you. And a good one at that. All your thoughts in Heaven will be revealed...purify your heart now and it will not be such a shock to you. These are finishing touches, My dear ones. They will make you shine like the stars in the firmament.

"Go now and put your hearts into it. I am with you. Let this new grace, this new blessing take root, deep in your hearts and bear sweet, sweet fruit."
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