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Prophetic Scripting

TREASURE AND SAND

Storing A Reward For The Lamb

One day last week while thinking on some spiritual matters, the Lord began to speak to me through a vision, and then I heard my spirit man preaching within me, having a knowing this would be released.

The vision first began seeing a beautiful sunset over the ocean as I was thinking about the Lord and receiving from Him. I was inquiring in my heart wondering ‘why would people not want to be with Him’? There is no exact replica of a sunset, each day beholds its own beauty even if just slightly different, and when you appreciate the details slight differences matter. Next the vision panned downward and zoomed in on the sand and shell pieces on the shoreline. I watched as the sun glistened on a tiny shell piece with its color on display under the captivating and serene rays of Light. The wave came and washed that shell closer out to sea, now buried beneath the sand with an indefinite improbability that I would ever see it glisten in the sun again.

The Lord then likened to me the sand pieces to the the daily manna we are to receive. The emphasis was that perhaps one would never again see that facet of Him, that beautiful angle He would reveal of Himself by His rays of Light just like the piece of shell. The sea is like the depths of His being, in which the Holy Spirit moves in sync with the Son, delivering and leading us to the pieces of Himself to be captivated by and revealed for that day. As the day ends, and the moon transitions we are never without Him, but the revelation Light has passed for that detail of His beauty.

Like the wave pulling energy to and fro, every day, the Creator of Heaven and Earth is reaching in and out to humanity, beckoning those who will appreciate what so many find mundane. And yet there is this Holy dance that the Lord never tires of, seen in the earth’s gravitational attraction around the sun, a beautiful picture of romance and pursuit because we were made to receive Him and know Him.

The Lord God knows that His ways are past finding out, and yet in His divine humility, He still gives new mercies and opportunities every day to find Him and see Him, hoping that you will stop for a glance. Water reflects light, and so it is with the Holy Spirit reflecting the Love that reveals the passion and desire He has toward you, His eyes of sunlight fire over the sea of glass, and the depths of the Lord’s Body (of water) that feed you as He said, eat my flesh.

Symbolically we can compare the Lord’s Body to sand, because sand is granular sized pieces of rock. Not only is Jesus the Rock of Ages who was crushed for our iniquity, He is the split open Rock in the Old Testament that provided water to the Israelites in the desert. “They did not thirst when He led them through the deserts. He made the waters flow out of the rock for them; He split the rock and the waters flowed.” Isaiah 48:21 AMP. BEFORE the foundations of the world He was slain, where He too was split open and pierced where from water flowed from His side. From macro (the earth) to micro (the sand) He is the foundation of our faith. We build up our faith and grow in the Rock while beholding His form and beauty as we gaze upon the micro facets and His intricacies that make up His ways. Yes, they are past finding out, though we have the invitation to know and see Him day by day. No glimpse is quite like the other, mysteries beyond comprehension given so gently that we can digest and come to know Him more every day. What a God, what a Lord, what a Savior that He so patiently, and consistently pursues His created, dressed in the splendor of Omnipotence while disguised in humility unmatched. Does the Sun exist to please the earth? No, the earth depends on her movement sourced from the Sun, and yet it delights the Sun to provide her with His Light from which is all Life.

The book of Proverbs writes, as a man thinks so is he (Proverbs 23:7). The sum of who you are or who you are becoming is the matter of your thought life. Like the sand there are vast and infinite pieces that form who God is, and in our human brevity we can never fully search it out, thankfully we have all of eternity to know and discover His thoughts, yet even then He has no end. Our stewardship of discovering who God is now on this side of Heaven matter’s tremendously in eternity. In the journey of ‘becoming for Him’ as I often write about, it is our taking of the pieces of His Body (sand / shell) to become like Him that we may be built up in who He truly is; that we may see Him and become like Him. The Light of Life shines upon another morsel of Himself that we would not only enjoy Him and know Him in this earthly brokenness to become like Him, but that we would look up and see the Son face to face shining in the Light of His glory.

Do you see? Since the beginning the Holy Spirit longs to reveal Jesus, even as He (the Holy Spirit) hovered over the waters when the earth was dark and formless while waiting for the command of God to reveal His Light (Jesus). “IN THE beginning God (prepared, formed, fashioned, and) created the heavens and the earth. [Heb. 11:3.] The earth was without form and an empty waste, and darkness was upon the face of the very great deep. The Spirit of God was moving (hovering, brooding) over the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light; and there was light.” Genesis 1:1-3 AMPC. The face of the waters is where the Holy Spirit was waiting for the Light so He could reflect the face of Jesus to mankind. The Scripture writes the Spirit was moving. Waves in the ocean are constantly moving because they are energy. The Holy Spirit is the mobilization and energy to our faith, He illuminates the deep Bread or Rock of the Lord and makes it understandable to mankind. The Holy Spirit is the multiplier, and I believe it was He that multiplied the loaves and fish. The more we are unknowing in our human wisdom, we can allow the Holy Spirit to build us up even from fragments of Rock to the person of Jesus. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” John 1:1-5 NKJV

Every day there is an invitation to behold His form, to see the beauty and majesty of Jesus – and every day within that invitation is the empowerment to become like Him. Saltwater burns the eyes, yet it is His refining zealous eyes that are burning for you. If we abide near the ocean of the Spirit, we will not lose our salt. If we cultivate hunger for more of Him we will be led to the waters. Sometimes the sun is not visible from the sky, however it is not truth that it ceased to show itself that day. Likewise trying days are ahead, and we will depend on the Light of the Moon (the moon’s Light source is from the Sun) to illuminate the shells; there may be storms, there may be winds but to the faithful, He shows Himself faithful. How interesting to me that gems are found in the very bowels of the earth and in the depths of the sea, formed from distress, pressure, irritation and the like. An oyster for example can not yield a pearl of price without consistent irritation (mostly from sand), a prized diamond can not be formed without immense pressure and extreme heat. If we remain faithful, even despite circumstances, eventually as we partake of Him and meditate on His thoughts and receive His mind – we will be transformed into His likeness, and from sand and rock will ‘become’ pearls and diamonds. What will I have to give the Lamb for the reward of His suffering? Only on earth now do we have the opportunity to become a gem of great value for our Bridegroom King. It is our daily choice, our daily death, our daily love and devotion that form treasure in the depths to be stored in heaven.

Who is promised tomorrow? The Holy Spirit is wooing us to come to the waters and ‘become’ like Him today. Seek the Lord while He maybe found, call upon Him while He is near. For there will even come a day when the sea will pass away, though the eternal Word will remain.

“But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.” I Corinthians 2:9-16 NKJV

““Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And let your soul delight itself in abundance. Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you— The sure mercies of David. Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:1-3, 6-9 NKJV

“How precious and weighty also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! [Ps. 40:5.] If I could count them, they would be more in number than the sand. When I awoke, [could I count to the end] I would still be with You.” Psalm 139:17-18 AMP

“There is no one holy like the Lord, There is no one besides You, There is no Rock like our God.” 1 Samuel 2:2 AMP

“The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, And exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation.” 2 Samuel 22:47 AMP

“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unfathomable (inscrutable, unsearchable) are His judgments (His decisions)! And how untraceable (mysterious, undiscoverable) are His ways (His methods, His paths)! For who has known the mind of the Lord and who has understood His thoughts, or who has [ever] been His counselor? [Isa. 40:13, 14.] Or who has first given God anything that he might be paid back or that he could claim a recompense? For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. [For all things originate with Him and come from Him; all things live through Him, and all things center in and tend to consummate and to end in Him.] To Him be glory forever! Amen (so be it).” Romans 11:33-36 AMPC

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Stay Close and Remain

True and absolute strength is found in our total dependence upon Jesus.

While talking with the Lord I simply uttered “Lord, help me be strong for You”. Not in the sense that He needs my strength, how foolish is that? Though in the sense that I desire to love Him and obey well, be fully committed to Him in all things. After I said this, I immediately had a vision where I was embraced in a hug with the Lord with my head resting upon His chest. To be more than conquerors requires strength, especially in the time and age in which we live.

We can never get away from the simple truth that strength is found in our weakness. Biblical weakness glories in the strength of Jesus because in essence it reveals the decrease of man for the increase of God while wrapped in the mystery of divine union.

Connection is our source of Strength and Strength is developed in union, while empowerment is birthed from union.

Apart from Him we can do nothing.

Furthermore, I don’t want to be separated from Him.

Everything we need is just a heartbeat away. Don’t miss a beat. Stay close and remain.

“I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.”
‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭5‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

“But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

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A Faithful Hand

The glory of the Lord is described as the appearance of a rainbow and flooding light in the book of Ezekiel, and the rainbow is a symbol of ‘promise’ and covenant in the book of Genesis. The promise of Presence – a promise He will not leave / separate Himself from us on this earth or destroy the earth again as in the account of Noah and the flood. The glory is the Lord God’s manifest Presence. Interestingly, Ezekiel describes seeing the halo similar to a rainbow waist downward upon the Lord. Possibly because it describes movement, and from the waist downward is how the body moves. Moses even said, I will not go “move forward” unless You go with me. “And Moses said to Him, “If Your presence does not go [with me], do not lead us up from here.” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭33‬:‭15‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Perhaps the glory of His Presence leads us to His face. It is often true and possible that His Presence will fill a room, though without seeing the Lord’s form or face. However face to face encounter is reserved and protected by a different halo of fire as seen by Ezekiel as well. Moses first encountered the Lord through fire, which lead to the glory and increase of His Presence which lead to His face.

Song of Solomon and Revelation write of a vehement lovers flame in the eyes of the Lord. To behold His face, as friend some have seen though to behold Him as lover this is a vehement flame reserved for the those faithful and willing to be consumed themselves in Unity’s flame. Perhaps we move from glory to glory until we behold His face! An invitation for all, a journey few will remain committed. The reward is through fires consumption, yielding all of one’s self for all of Him.

“Now upward, from that which appeared to be His waist, I saw something like glowing metal that looked like it was filled with fire all around it; and downward, from that which appeared to be His waist, I saw something like fire; and there was a brightness and a remarkable radiance [like a halo] around Him. As the appearance of the rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the appearance of the surrounding radiance. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory and brilliance of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell face downward and I heard a voice of One speaking.” Ezekiel‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭AMP‬‬

“After that I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse [appeared]! The One Who was riding it is called Faithful (Trustworthy, Loyal, Incorruptible, Steady) and True, and He passes judgment and wages war in righteousness (holiness, justice, and uprightness). [Ezek. 1:1.] His eyes [blaze] like a flame of fire, and on His head are many kingly crowns (diadems); and He has a title (name) inscribed which He alone knows or can understand. [Dan. 10:6.] ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭19‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

“Fasten me upon your heart as a seal of fire forevermore. This living, consuming flame will seal you as my prisoner of love. My passion is stronger than the chains of death and the grave, all consuming as the very flashes of fire from the burning heart of God. Place this fierce, unrelenting fire over your entire being.” Song of Songs‬ ‭8‬:‭6‬ ‭TPT‬‬

“And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭18‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

Possibly… as the mature sons and daughters rise, and are transfigured without unveiled face through the work of the cross, they move as the Body of the Lord while also abiding in divine union and His glory fills the earth as promised! Perhaps this is one reason creation is groaning for the mature sons and daughters to be revealed with eager expectation… because the promise of creation’s restoration is connected to partnership.

“But [the time is coming when] the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. [Isa. 11:9.]” ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

The mature sons and daughters through partnership and experiential knowing the Lord will reveal His glory. There will be no denying the knowledge of the Lord’s Presence across the earth, while all of mankind may not choose to experience Him. Mature sons and daughters who walk in reverential fear of the Lord who do not ’touch’ the glory for themselves though live to reveal the glory within. Christ has so transformed them, He cannot not be revealed.

“There is a divine mystery—a secret surprise that has been concealed from the world for generations, but now it’s being revealed, unfolded and manifested for every holy believer to experience. Living within you is the Christ who floods you with the expectation of glory! This mystery of Christ, embedded within us, becomes a heavenly treasure chest of hope filled with the riches of glory for his people, and God wants everyone to know it!” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭27‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Transform us Lord, that we may reveal Your Kingdom and Your glory! In the word manifest is a root that means “hand”. I’ve often thought of how Habakkuk 3:4 and Isaiah 49:16 may connect.

“Behold, I have indelibly imprinted (tattooed a picture of) you on the palm of each of My hands; [O Zion] your walls are continually before Me.” Isaiah‬ ‭49‬:‭16‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

“And His brightness was like the sunlight; rays streamed from His hand, and there [in the sunlike splendor] was the hiding place of His power.” Habakkuk‬ ‭3‬:‭4‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

The “Married One’s” reveal the Lord’s power and glory : those who choose to live under the wing (arm) of the Almighty and make the secret place their home (Psalm 91). They are the dwellers and covenant keepers who faithfully abide. As the Lord spreads out His Arm and Hand, they move positioned by presence, and reveal power in purity (that only comes from union) and the glory of the risen Lord.

“FOR ZION’S sake will I [Isaiah] not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest until her imputed righteousness and vindication go forth as brightness, and her salvation radiates as does a burning torch. And the nations shall see your righteousness and vindication [your rightness and justice–not your own, but His ascribed to you], and all kings shall behold your salvation and glory; and you shall be called by a new name which the mouth of the Lord shall name. [Rev. 2:17.] You shall also be [so beautiful and prosperous as to be thought of as] a crown of glory and honor in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem [exceedingly beautiful] in the hand of your God. You [Judah] shall no more be termed Forsaken, nor shall your land be called Desolate any more. But you shall be called Hephzibah [My delight is in her], and your land be called Beulah [married]; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married [owned and protected by the Lord].” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭62‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

The Married One’s reveal the Bridegrooms heart, that those who have not known Him may know Him too. How beautiful is Love’s redemption, filling the earth!

“What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of [earthborn] man that You care for him? Yet You have made him but a little lower than God [or heavenly beings], and You have crowned him with glory and honor. You made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet: [I Cor. 15:27; Eph. 1:22, 23; Heb. 2:6-8.]” Psalm‬ ‭8‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

May we put our hand in His, and faithfully partner, for such a time as this!

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The Banner of Love

You are identified by Jesus love for you, and His banner over you is love. In the Old Testament banners were used to identify clans, they were also raised to announce something significant was going to happen, and raised in war and in victory. You belong to Him, Love sent Jesus to the cross, Love wages war on our enemies, Love has won the final battle, Love returns for us (the Bride). You are completely covered by love, and wooed to know this One in the safest of chambers.

Though this has been one of my long time favorite verses that I’ve shared often, it still remains the place of my longing. The wounding my heart feels from His love is piercing, yet sweet. My writing has been less, and though I want to encourage all of you – this is all I have for now, but it’s everything; Hear His heartbeat, stay close to His heart. I’ve been undone here in this place for weeks. In His love, He makes all things complete. Taste and see, He is good.

“He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love [for love waved as a protecting and comforting banner over my head when I was near him].”
‭‭Song of Solomon‬ ‭2:4‬ ‭AMPC‬‬
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Finding Fulfillment

Often times we are frustrated and offended with people because we are looking to them to meet a need that should be found in our relationship with Jesus.

Part of the maturing in the Body of Christ in this hour is TOTAL DEPENDENCY upon Him. The old wine skin model creates a focus on leaders and people – and while we are to bear one another’s burdens, love one another, etc – at our core we shouldn’t look to others to meet our needs. Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith. All eyes on King Jesus, everything finds fulfillment in Him！

“Who could ever wrap their minds around the riches of God, the depth of his wisdom, and the marvel of his perfect knowledge? Who could ever explain the wonder of his decisions or search out the mysterious way he carries out his plans? For who has discovered how the Lord thinks or is wise enough to be the one to advise him in his plans? Or: “Who has ever first given something to God that obligates God to owe him something in return?” For out of him, the sustainer of everything, came everything, and now everything finds fulfillment in him. May all praise and honor be given to him forever! Amen!”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭11:33-36‬ ‭TPT‬‬

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Taste & See

Spiritual fulfillment is for those who are hungry. The more you want to see, the more you have to taste. One of the Hebrew meanings of the word ‘see’ in this passage is ‘to experience’. It is possible for you to experience God AND be fulfilled, the flavors discovered in His presence are past finding out. I believe many are hungry because they “know” there is more but have not experienced it yet. Go deep in His Word and presence and I am positive you will discover something within you have not tasted of beforehand. You can have as much of Him as you desire – the hungrier you arrive at the banqueting feast, the more of Him you will find.

“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34:8‬ ‭NKJV‬

‬ “How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:103‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

““Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:6‬ ‭AMP‬‬

“And He said to me, Son of man, eat this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it. Then I ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth.”
‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭3:3‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

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Whom shall I fear?

What can you fear when your eyes are gazing upon the One you love? Your reverence of Him, (fear of the Lord) is the beginning of wisdom, and that wisdom leads to covenant love. Within this covenant is a promise that you can not be forgotten or left behind. Who can hold you captive, when you are captivated by Love?

“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10:28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed and refreshed my head with oil; My cup overflows.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23:5‬ ‭AMP‬‬

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Love In Obedience Is Heaven’s Success

The greatest gift you could give the Lord in 2022 (and forever will be) is your heart. We love the Lord with a devoted heart to Him through our obedience, as Jesus said, “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.” John‬ ‭14:15‬ ‭AMP‬‬.

Success in Heaven is measured by having lived a life of obedience to the Lord on earth. “So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm with a sense of spiritual well-being and confidence, having lived a life of obedience to Him].” ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3:14‬ ‭AMP‬‬

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It’s Time For The Vision To Be Fulfilled

It’s time for the vision to be fulfilled.

For some of you this is that! This is “the time”, this is the vision that was seen, written of, and spoken about for a future time; you’ve perceived and even seen it physically though have been waiting on the full manifestation and it definitely feels delayed. You have been waiting and waiting and waiting, and nearly lost hope. But it’s your time, this is the season, and it shall come to pass! Step into the now reality by the Spirit with faith. No more delay!

“This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.” Habakkuk 2:3 NLT

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Draw me Father

We need to know and understand the persons of the Godhead to love Jesus more; their roles, character and attributes will actually lead us to love Jesus.

Under the banner of Love (Song of Solomon 2:4) we are drawn by the Father, wooed by the Spirit, and received by Jesus.

“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him [giving him the desire to come to Me].” John 6:44 AMP

Ask the Father to draw you nearer to His heart and His ways, ask the Holy Spirit to lead you Jesus, and ask Jesus to encounter you with Himself.

“Until now you have not asked [the Father] for anything in My name; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy may be full and complete.” ‭‭John‬ ‭16:24‬ ‭AMP‬‬

““ Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7:7-8‬ ‭AMP‬‬

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