Three Important Words

From Small Straws by Marsha Burns:

"August 3, 2009: In a vision I saw a large, water storage tank with holes all over it and water leaking out. And, I heard the Lord say that this is how it has been in the Body of Christ and in ministry. But, the Spirit of the Lord will show us where the leaks exist and how to stop them, and He will give us the wisdom we need to keep and maintain His anointing. These leaks also represent the leaking out of spiritual and physical vitality through disappointment and discouragement. As soon as the vision ended there was a full, vibrant rainbow visible from our window that faces east, along with a horizontal rainbow against the mountain below. And, we know that God often punctuates His promises in this way. Awesome!

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

August 4, 2009: You have been physically and emotionally challenged as never before, but I tell you that breakthrough is near, even at the door. You have been confronted with difficulties and requirements that have caused you to have to dig deeper than ever to exercise your strength and faith to survive and overcome. You are very close to breaking through every hindrance and obstruction; do not give up, says the Lord. 2 Corinthians 12:9a And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." "

"July 1, 2009: The enemy has released an assignment of fear against My people, says the Lord, that will cause spiritual paralysis and will provide an avenue for the devil to function through the people who are afflicted by using divination, jealousy and pride. Fear has provided an open door for demonic traffic. Shake off spiritual slumber; wake up, and discern this attack against you and stand against these evil forces. Rise up in the power of My Spirit, and set up an effective defense. Refuse to allow this attack to continue by casting out the spirit of fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."