Take off the Veil of Singleness!

I got this off of Elijah list. I was feeling very restless and I knew the Holy Spirit was trying to say something to me. I heard him mention Elijah list so I went over there and searched with the keyword "marry". This is one of the words that came up and the moment I read it, I knew that is what I was looking for. It is such a confirmation of what I have been hearing in my Spirit. It was a word Bill Yount gave in Dec of 2004 but the word of God is a Rhema word. I am blown away by God!

December 16, 2004

"2005...THE YEAR OF THE BRIDES!"
by Bill C. Yount
www.billyount.com
theshofarhasblown@juno.com

As the threshold of the New Year is approaching, I heard wedding bells ringing throughout the earth at the striking of the midnight hour...January 1st, 2005.

In the Spirit, I heard a huge order of "Bridal Veils" being called into the throne room of Heaven.

"Make that an extra large order," the command came from the Father of the Brides.

I sensed that not only was the Father excited over His own Son's wedding that would soon take place, but He was seemingly beside Himself for the joy of a multitude of long awaited "end-time" weddings that would take place upon the earth, just preceding the greatest wedding in the Universe.

"Get those six water pots out again and fill them with 'living' water! I've saved the very best wine for last, for these end-time weddings."

"BEGIN TO LIFT THE VEILS OF 'SINGLENESS' OFF OF THEIR FACES!"

I saw veils of "singleness" that had been covering many single men and women for years in spite of their desire to marry. These veils were actually covering them to protect and hide them from wrong relationships.

Many thought, "What is wrong with me? No one seems to notice me or seems to even look at me!" But I saw the wisdom of God hard at work to preserve these chosen ones for the person whom the Lord was preparing and keeping separate for them also.

I sensed the Father saying to their guardian angels, "Begin to lift the veils of 'singleness' off of their faces! It's time for them to see and be seen by the one whom I have ordained for them. I will continue to order their steps and 'stops' and cause their paths to cross as they faithfully continue serving me.
"As I sent an angel to direct the steps of Isaac's servant to find Rebekah for him, I am sending angels before them to guide them. In the everyday, ordinary walk of life they will begin to discover My surprise appointments with Divine contacts for the desires of their hearts."



EACH WEDDING BRINGS HEAVEN AND EARTH A LITTLE CLOSER

Veils were coming off of many "widows and widowers" as the Lord was proclaiming, "Your lonely days are coming to an end!"

I saw some divorce papers being shredded to pieces as some who had divorced each other were now making plans to renew their wedding vows and start over!

All of Heaven seemed to be ecstatic over earthly weddings. To them, each wedding brings heaven and earth a little closer, with the intent to portray the ultimate marriage that all creation awaits...the marriage supper of the Lamb!

An angelic conductor was about to move his baton for angel choirs to come in on Heaven's grand finale of -- "Here come the Brides!"

A WITNESS TO THE EARTH OF THE LOVE OF THE FATHER

These end-time marriages were being brought into the Kingdom to witness to the earth the love of the Father between a husband and a wife. This demonstration of God's love would be contagious and influence many in the earth to become the Bride to be -- whom the Father is preparing for His Son.

I sense a "Ruth and Boaz" anointing coming upon single men and women. A word to the Ruth's (single women) is: "Keep serving and gleaning unto the Lord where He is leading you...your Boaz is near!"

And a word to the Boaz's (single men): "Untie your shoe* laces...and prepare yourself to redeem your 'Ruth'"!

* In the days of Boaz concerning redeeming and purchasing, a man would pluck off his shoe, and give it to his neighbor. This was a testimony to confirm things in Israel.


Bill Yount
Hagerstown, MD
theshofarhasblown@juno.com
www.billyount.com

What are families for?

The first thing that is going into my hope chest is my vision for the family God is giving me and the roles of each family member according to God's word. As I have been studying the family as God intended it to be, I was stunned to realize that I had no clue what families were for. I have always wanted a husband and kids, but why would God institute families. I had no idea. So I went back to Genesis chapter 2, the creation of man.

Turns out, that man was created for dominion and to rule over the earth. That was such a huge chore that he needed a helper suitable for him. So God created woman to assist the man so that he can rule on the earth effectively. As such, her purpose is wrapped up in her husband. That explains why women feel empty even with everything else going for them.

So I did a study of the purpose of the man and the woman and realized that my hubby is the sun and I am the moon. I get my light from his light. The brighter he shines, the brighter I shine, and if for whatever reason his light dims or is eclipsed, then my darkness is greater still. Therefore, in the role of helper, it is in my best interest to ensure that he turns out as God intended by being a comforter, encourager, uplifter, prayer warrior etc for him. I am a light on a hill that cannot be hid. But my light is tied up in his light. So if I want to shine I need to make sure he is shining. I must never do anything to bring him grief, sorrow, distress or any kind of sadness. I must have that gentle and quiet spirit that is of great worth to both my husband and God.

My successes are wrapped up in his successes. I must do everything I can to ensure he is successful as a man, as a Christian and as a father. That does not mean that I take responsibility for his failings, but that I point them out in love.

Marriage is for destiny and so are families. The people in a family are a support system for one another. They are to encourage and help each other into fulfilling the will of God in their individual lives and as a family. As such, I want to raise a family that is centered on making the Kingdoms of the earth the Kingdoms of our God. A team that takes dominion in their spheres of influence. We are to mold our children in the ways of the Lord. Help them discover their destiny and purpose in life at a young age, and live out their lives here on earth being everything God created them to be. What a blessing!

A family is meant to be a comfort to its members, kind, loving, intimate in a godly sense, caring, rebuking, helping each other find the paths of righteousness and so much more....

Now that I finally have a clue of what a family is all about, I need to draft my vision and family mission statements. I will share them here with you as soon as I am done.

Hope Chest!

This God I serve sure is a mystery. He amazes me. You are all familiar with my desire to get married. Well, the other day God went ahead and confirmed it to me again, that he is the one who places the lonely in families. He also said to get ready to receive my husband. I didn't know what else I could possibly do that I wasn't already so I asked him to let me know how to do this. He said that I needed to submit to him and to yield completely. I had no clue what he was on about. I felt like I had already yielded all I could, like I couldn't go down any further. But I let him know I was game for whatever he had in mind.

Well, he started teaching me about hope. That he is the giver of hope and that the reason my hope for marriage will not die is because he knows the plans he has for me, to bring about that very future that I hope for (Jer 29:11). So when all I can see is darkness, he is busy working furiously behind the scenes to bring my desires to fulfillment. He has given me the desire for marriage because he is working on making it happen.

He also began talking to be about faith. He said that hope and faith go together. You cannot have faith for something you are not hoping for. It is because I am hoping for a family of my own that I can believe God and have faith for them. He went on to let me know that my faith must not be contradicted by my words and actions. I must live like someone who is going somewhere soon. He has put it in me to celebrate every wedding, birth, christening etc around me and then say with faith "I'M NEXT!". People laugh because they know I don't currently have a boyfriend but I know that I am activating something in the Spirit and that my words shall run swiftly to accomplish that for which they are sent.

This is the really crazy part for me. He spoke to me last week about starting a hope chest. Me! A totally African woman doing a totally unafrican thing! My culture does not do this, but God says that my starting a hope chest is my action of faith! I have had some time to think on it and I am so excited at the thought. I need some ideas on what to put in it though since my culture does not do this. Anyone out there can give their suggestions. This for me is really a huge step of faith and a bit scary. It makes me very vulnerable because I know it may open me up to ridicule. But God said to do it, so I will.

Lost!

It is not in vain!

My righteousness is not in vain. My abstaining from evil is not in vain. My obedience is not in vain. God who is the judge and the keeper of the books has recorded it and counted it to me as righteousness. So I will sing, shout and jump, rejoicing in his faithfulness. And I will wait on the Lord... yes, I will wait on the Lord!

Is it in vain?

Many times the Bible commands the righteous man to rejoice. To sing and shout because the Lord knows the uprightness of their hearts and will reward them. He has said in Isaiah 45:19

"I have not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness; I have not said to Jacob's descendants, 'Seek me in vain.' I, the LORD, speak the truth; I declare what is right"

I know in my heart that I do not seek or obey him in vain. I know that he watches over me and will repay me for every thing that I have done, or not done in obedience to him. But sometimes I am tempted to speak harshly against him or to think badly of him because I cannot see the reward or the benefit of my obedience. It seems that those who have blatantly dishonored him and sinned against him are reaping blessings while I sit in darkness. He says that is speaking harshly against him though.

Malachi 3:13-15

13 "You have said harsh things against me," says the LORD.
"Yet you ask, 'What have we said against you?'

14 "You have said, 'It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD Almighty?

15 But now we call the arrogant blessed. Certainly the evildoers prosper, and even those who challenge God escape.' "

That is so me right now. I feel as though it has all been in vain. I feel like I could cry a river. I feel like I could scream at the top of my lungs, and shake my fist at God. I feel like I could wail endlessly. When will it end? When will the pain cease? When Lord?

Psalm 51:10-12

10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

11 Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.

12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

Psalm 19:14

"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer".

It's a faith walk. That is what it is. Why Faith? Because most of the time you cannot see what you are talking about in the flesh, yet you know that God will bring your desires to pass. His word says that he gives us the desires of our hearts.

I have many heartfelt desires, but right now the greatest of them is that he may settle me in a home of my own, with a husband of my own, and children of my own. I am not sure why there is such a delay, but he knows and that is all that matters. Every now and then I ask questions, but I am learning to enter rest and live in quietness and trust.

Meditate on Psalm 20:1-5

"May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

May he send you help from the sanctuary
and grant you support from Zion.

May he remember all your sacrifices
and accept your burnt offerings.

May he give you the desires of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.

We will shout for joy when you are victorious
and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the Lord grant all your requests."

Advance!

I am very excited. God is changing my life around. It is time for advancement! Hallelujah! I'm taking mine back.