"Make Room For Me" by Becky Maisenbacher

Make Room For Me

Since November, I have been looking forward to this Christmas. Reflecting on Jesus’ birth and the reality of this coming special season, I recently asked our Father if He had anything to share. Days passed without an answer, however, as I awoke this Monday morning to the sweet whisper of Holy Spirit I heard His voice, “Make room for Me. Tell My people to make room for Me.”

Immediately I saw in my mind’s eye Mary and Joseph as they wandered, seeking an available room to rest from their journey, only to find all lodging filled. How lonely it must have been searching and hoping to find a room. I’m sure they trusted God would provide for them, but where? We find in Matthew 1:18-20 and Luke 2: 1-20 the story of their journey and Mary giving birth to Jesus in a manger.

As I read the Scripture again and pondered this event, I once again, heard the Spirit’s whisper – “Becky, tell them to make room for Me.” I then laughed aloud, “Isn’t that like you Father, to share a simple, straightforward, uncomplicated, message so we all can relate and understand. However, it’s also true as Scripture states in Psalm 25:2, It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.” Sometimes He allows us to grow in understanding as we explore with Him and hunt for truth. I have experienced heavenly dreams that took time to understand, but basically God has always spoken directly, succinctly, and truthfully. “Be careful. Don’t go in there now. Go this other way. Give a call to them. Text this message. Pray for them. Spend some time with me today. Isn’t this beautiful! Read this chapter and verse. I love you. I am with you. I delight in you. You’re going to be ok. I will help you. Follow My peace.”

You get the idea, because I’m sure you’ve heard His gentle guiding whispers in your life too. God is all about relationship and simplicity. I personally believe people have made knowing God a bit complicated, where we look to those instructing us more than we look to Him. It is wonderful to have clergy, teachers, and pastors to guide and comfort us, but the One who is closer than a friend, always available, who cares for us, comforts and loves us, desires to guide us in this life and help us is God our Father, Jesus the Son, and Holy Spirit. I turn 75 this Spring and choices I made early in life without consulting Him were not very fruitful, in fact some were devastating. However, the choices made while spending time with Him, developing a relationship with Him, and asking Him for guidance and truth have led to some of the best choices of my life.

The Gospel is naturally supernatural! When we search for Him we will find Him. He delights in you and desires to be known by you. He is asking you to consider making room for Him now and in this New Year 2025.

You may ask. “Where do I start?” Ask Him to come into your life and make Himself known to you. Keep a journal and write down impressions or thoughts. Talk to Him and transparently share your heart with Him. Read His word. Studying His word will help you become familiar with His voice. Enjoy the peace you will find in His presence.

May I also submit to you a few foundational Scriptures that have guided me in life. I hope they bring truth to you too.

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength.

“The second is this. Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measured you use, it will be measured to you.” Matt. 7:1-2

“Honor your father and mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Deut. 5:16

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” Galatians 6:7-8

Therefore, you are without excuse, every man of you who passes judgment, for in that you judge another, you condemn yourself; if you who judge practice the same things.” Romans 2:1

It is not that we acquire the sins of others when we judge, but judging others does condemn us to blindly continue in the same sin or poor choices, missing the mark and causing us to be unavailable to God’s grace and healing.

The wonderful simplicity of His kingdom is when we realize our lack, we can come to Him and ask for His forgiveness, once again being placed in right standing with Him.

As we’ve entered not only a new season but also a new era, let Him find room and lodging in your heart so this coming year will not only be the most peaceful, but also the most joyful as e maHeHe makes Himself known to you. His Spirit is speaking: “Please make room for Me.”

Merry Christmas to you and family and blessings for the New Year!

In His Love,

Becky Maisenbacher

info@thecovenantcenter.com
www.thecovenantcenter.com

Becky and her husband Richard have been in ministry for over 45 years. Pastors and founders of The Covenant Center, they have also served as elders and board members of various churches, as well as facilitated numerous home groups and classes.

They are dedicated to bringing freedom and wholeness to the wounded and captive through covenant understanding, healing, transformation, restoration, and reconciliation.  They desire to see each person trained, equipped, and activated to serve in the Kingdom as they walk in their identity in Christ, being strengthened in their gifts, fulfilling their destiny.  Richard and Becky encourage and support individuals to grow in relationship with the Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit, maturing in wisdom, holiness, character, and the prophetic.

God Is Preparing His People For Victory by Becky Maisenbacher

God Is Preparing His People for Victory

Recently on October 24, 2024, I awoke late in the morning (10:15am) after a deep, restful sleep. I was an observer in the following dream, which was so joyfully intense and filled with symbolism that I knew even in the dream God was speaking, and I did not want to wake up.

The dream began as I was stood a high school hallway. Cheerleaders lined the hallway as they clapped and hopped up and down with open arms and anticipation. I could sense the excitement and expectancy of the young people and their preparation for what appeared to be their championship football game. As I watched the many people, young and old, meandering back and forth in the long hallway, I began to sense ground vibrations and a thunderous sound like the pounding hooves of a thousand horses running in a pack. As I waited and watched - the Team, a massive number of students, appeared.

The high school football team was dressed in black and gold uniforms, marching together in a mountainous huddle – heads down, helmets touching, and arms interwoven; they appeared like a massive mountain of young men slowly moving through the hallway. They were strong and powerful, advancing as a single-minded unit, totally linked together, hearts prepared, ready for battle, and expecting victory. You could not see their faces, only the outline of strong and powerful athletic bodies leaning into one another. I was taken aback by the strength, power, and deliberate strategic movement and unity as they advanced.

As they finally exited the building heading for the field, a long procession of supporters formed. The cheerleaders followed, cheering excitedly in anticipation of the victory. The dance team quickly gathered in formation, followed by the band, coming into alignment and marched in step. The cheerleaders and band members were also in a colorful array — beautiful, deep, bold red.

After all the participants had passed through the hallway, I looked to my right. There was my now-deceased mother, also in a red cheerleading uniform, calmly walking through the hallway behind the youth. Her gaze expressed determination like a set assignment she was there to fulfill. She did not look to the right or left. She looked forward to the young people as they exited the building. She was set on the path laid before her.

As I prayed and asked the Lord what He desired to share regarding the meaning of this bright, joy filled, technicolor dream, I knew it was important to study and define the following which I submit to you for reflection.

Symbolism-Definitions:

High School: Spiritual training to go into the high places with God. Promotion from the elementary things and junior levels, into a higher realm of understanding.

Hallways: halls represent the passage of time, transition or journey into the unknown; self-exploration the beginning of a new life path; spiritual enlightenment, emotional healing, physical or mental passage into new opportunities.

Football: exclusive team sport for manly men, expect a great deal of opposition, forceful contact, protective gear or equipment is worn, competitive, recreational entertainment. America’s favorite pastime.

Team: fellow workers, a group that is organized so they can produce, work together; fellow workers.

Cheerleader: competition and victory, offer more praise and encouragement to people “cheer them on.” Self-confidence in leadership, a person of high self-esteem. It is time to take more positive actions. John 16:33.

Mother: church; Jerusalem; charity and love; comfort; Holy Spirit; kind; gentle; giving; nurturer; natural or spiritual mother; teacher. Eve is the mother of all living. Ge 3:20.

Black: dusk, moved with passion; midnight hour; formality; elegance; wealth; mystery...

Gold: represents the glory of God and divinity, the angelic realm, golden splendor, spiritual guidance, to taste heavenly; vessel of honor; glorious riches; high standard; golden touch of success; enlightenment.

Red: the Spirit of the Lord, Isaiah 11:2; anointing; power; prophetic anointing; 1 John 5:6; prayer; evangelist; thanksgiving; the blood of Jesus; Jesus healing blood atonement; suffering, a sacrifice for sin; passion; emotion; strength…

Ten - Yad: pastor; law and order, Ex 20; government; restoration; nature; trial; testings and responsibility, Mt 25: 1-13, 28.

Fifteen: energy of the divine Godhead’s grace; deity; rest; mercy; resurrection in glory; freedom or delivered from death; bride of Christ; reprieve; pardon; restoration. Is 38:5, Ga 1:18, Lk 3:1-6.

Young (youth): youth are in the early or undeveloped period of life or growth where they lack experience but have a fresh juvenile vigor to begin anew in many areas. They have a fresh outlook on life believing they are invincible and that nothing is impossible. You may need to adopt a more youthful view of life, as you have stopped taking chances and do everything in safe mode.

What is God saying:

I realize this dream speaks to me, but I believe it also has a message for you and God’s body.

God is taking His church into a new era, transitioning each person into what may appear to be the unknown. He is taking them into a season of spiritual self-exploration, which may result in a new life path or spiritual elevation. Experiencing His revelation and enlightenment, emotional and spiritual healing will appear, bringing physical, mental and spiritual passage into new opportunities and understanding.

In this reformation He desires to clothe His Church in His glory, with the spirit of understanding, power, prophetic anointing, prayer and thanksgiving. He is refreshing, invigorating, unifying, strengthening, and renewing a healthy, youthful, energetic body that moves forward in power by His grace. As they have learned to walk in Godly authority, understanding He is their life source, they move with one mind, vision, and focus, gaining victory over oppressive and forceful opposition.

He is organizing His body to recognize the importance of their positions. Some are wearing protective head and body gear for offensive and defensive contact (His armor), while others are being positioned to support and cheer on His people, offering praise to Him and encouragement, building up each other in the faith as they daily walk out their calling. They are His hand extended, through positive, divinely appointed actions and assignments, touching a world in His name.

They are well trained, moving forward in strength and power, working together for one cause – the case for Christ and victory over the enemy. Those who have gone before and now walk in heavenly places are prayerfully focused, with their eye on the youth or young in the Lord, continuing to pray and intercede as Jesus oversees the continued growth and development of His Church.

The Ecclesia – the Church, is being refreshed and trained anew to walk into their finest days of victory by His grace, as they learn to move together as one force, One Team, rather than competing against each other. Their unity, as they grow in their respect for one another and their gifts and callings, will bring not only a greater release of His presence and anointing; but also greater strength and power, as He forges them into a mighty team, thrusting them forward to victory over the impeding darkness.

We are living in extraordinary times and God is not caught unaware. He has a plan and continues to love, expose, release truth, train, equip, and build His Body.

“And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” Matt. 16:18

“For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

 “These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace, in the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33.

Let’s pray: Father, may your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us heightened discernment to understand and know what is of you and what is not - what is holy to you and was is profane. Help us remember that all that glitters is not gold. Guide us in the alignments and covenants we make in the coming days, that we may stand together and support one another in your love. May you continue to build your church and body in your strength and power. Thank you that your love never fails and you reign over all the earth.

 

**Definitions are taken from Dr. Barbie Breathitt, A-Z Dream Symbology Dictionary,©2015, Barbie Breathitt Enterprises, Breath of the Spirit Ministries, Inc. Lake Dallas, Texas, www.BarbieBreathitt.com  

There is Destiny in Reformation by Richard Maisenbacher

October 20, 2024
Dear Covenant Family,                           

Our hearts and prayers are with you as we recently experienced Hurricane Milton in Central Florida. The storm brought challenges for many, and we are thankful that those in our community are safe. 

We want to keep you updated on what has transpired since the building closing and a vision for the future.

After sorting through the TCC property and making several donations, this week, as of October 20, we finished moving equipment, supplies, and materials to storage. After twenty-six years of life as a community, this has been no small feat. We are grateful to all who assisted. We also thank our Covenant Family for your patience and prayers and for hanging in there with us during this challenging transition. We know it has been difficult for many of you, too.

Even with limited prayer time due to the busyness of the building closing, we have continually sensed His presence and experienced miraculous provision. We received generous offerings that covered our moving expenses and monthly storage facility payments. God’s hands have been actively overseeing this move. He is faithful!

We are grateful to each of you who have continued to provide financial support to help preserve the ministry's ongoing aspects, such as our online School of Ministry, CovenantU, thecovenantcenter.com website, License and Ordination certification, Missions, Prayer and Intercession.

It was brought to our attention that our website's “Giving” button stopped working for a few days. We apologize for any inconvenience, and it should be functioning correctly now. In addition to giving online, you can continue sending donations to The Covenant Center, PO Box 524, Lakeland, Florida 33802-0524. Thank you for helping us continue to train, equip, and release His people into the world. God bless and keep you and your family always!

It is great to hear of the many activities, home groups, and outreach taking place as you release your gifts to those around you. You are the ecclesia/church releasing His kingdom.  

 Reformation of the Church
The church at large is in a Reformation. God is purifying His body, pruning, and reorganizing it. As a prophetic community, we have anticipated this season, but it is still a bit shocking when it happens and looks different from what we could perceive or understand. 

When you give your heart to the Lord, it is for eternity. We do not choose our life and destiny; it all lies within Him. Every day, we wake up pursuing His heart - to know Him, His ways, and what He desires for us in service. This will never change, and He has taught us there is no retirement in His kingdom. 

He is not done with The Covenant Center family; He is “reforming” what we look like. In our midst, He has been building an apostolic center that houses the five-fold ministry working together, training, teaching, developing giftings, establishing the Tabernacle of David, honoring and serving one another, hearing His voice, and understanding His ways. We have been growing together to build and activate His plan.

We have been a salvation center, training center, halal center, creative arts center, prophetic center, worship and prayer center, counseling center, healing center, spiritual hospital center, evangelism center, outreach center, benevolence center, missions center, market-place ministry center, fellowship center, while teaching adults and our children in their gifts to know and hear God.

The Second Phase: Apostolic Center
As our prophetic words convey, we have moved into the second phase of The Covenant Center. God is developing a Kingdom House as He continues to create and build an Apostolic Sender Center. He placed the five-fold ministry gifts within our TCC family, functioning in our community without competition. Every person is called to develop their gifts with training, moving to a place of release for Kingdom service. When you take CovenantU classes, the last course is designed for you to develop and build the vision God gives you. Everyone in His Kingdom is valuable, and everyone has gifts to release.

TCC as a prophetic center has been a prophetic sender, and now a prophetic revelation will usher in new apostolic understanding. God is bringing new apostolic revelation. Apostle is defined in the Jewish Dictionary, “Apostle and Apostleship, by Kaufmann Kohler, “to send,” (Apostle, Greek ἀπόστολοσ, from ἀποστήλλειν, "to send, a person delegated for a certain purpose.” (www.JewishEncyclopedia.com.) In Acts 13 Paul is a prophet at the church in Antioch and certain prophets teach. Then Holy Ghost spoke and said, “Send Paul and Barnabas,” Acts 13; and by Acts 14 they were sent. In Acts 13 they are prophets. By Acts 14 they become apostles. The only difference is they were sent. The apostolic often downplays the prophetic; however, it is the prophetic that reveals the apostolic. It is not the apostolic that reveals the prophetic. God will continue to bring greater clarity regarding the apostolic revelation in the coming days.

What’s Next - The Timing of The Lord
As you share your spiritual gifts by exhorting one another, laying down your life for each other, and helping one another as needs and challenges arise, you become the hand of Jesus. This is what God has said that He wants. As we enter this new season and era, we want to continue to help you develop the vision and plan God is giving you. You may assist a neighbor or travel to a distant land. Whatever your vision and calling, It is time for many of you to attend to the focus or desire within your heart. His timing is always perfect.

One challenging aspect of Kingdom transition is waiting for His plans. Jesus is the Master Builder, and He builds his church in steps: He gathers people to Himself, forms, appoints, commissions, trains, and sends them into the world (John 17:18).

We wait for Him to bring the plans for this new second phase, just as He built the first phase. In the coming days, we will see Him giving assignments, vision, and plans to various faithful individuals and groups. He will establish numerous outposts and apostolic centers. When He builds, it is established. So, as much as we would like to bring comfort and say we know the way, we want His way and will wait for Him to establish the plan.

I hope you will be enlightened by His vision as He continues to build, not only for us now, but for future generations to come. We are so thankful for you! Your continued love and support, standing beside us in His grace; your faithful prayers, and patience have undergirded us for twenty-six years. How grateful we are for our Father who brought us all together. Only He could build this beautiful multi-age, multi-talented, multi-gifted, multi-cultural family. And as we stated in our first letter to you – “Stay tuned! There is more to come!” 

In His Covenant Love,

Richard and Becky Maisenbacher
www.thecovenantcenter.com
info@thecovenantcenter.com

Preparation for the Ten Days of Awe - Becky Maisenbacher

Preparation for the Ten Days of Awe

Hello Covenant Center Family!

You may be experiencing visitations particularly during these few weeks as we approach the Ten Days of Awe, from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur which begins October 2nd. For me personally, this year seems to be more weighted and sobering. There are many situations hanging in the balance both nationally as well as locally. There is an increase of angelic activity. God is surely visiting His people.

On 9-14-24 I was awakened exactly at 4am. 4 = Dalet; the gospel: four corners of the earth, global implications, the whole world, God’s creative works.

Then, this morning 9-21-2024, I was awakened at exactly 5am. 5 – Hay: life of grace, Lk 7:41-42, anointing, joining heaven and earth, favor, freedom, action, redemption, bold, spontaneous, daring, confident, nature, humanity, atonement, the hand, five-fold ministry of offices. Ephesians 4:11; five natural and spiritual senses, a need to develop more spiritual sensitivity; take a higher path to alter your destiny; complete, divine names of God; new song; miracle of multiplication.

I believe God is speaking to us. We are in a transition as He is preparing some of you for promotion. However as we know there is always a "death" before resurrection.

Our TCC family is processing their grief and what appears to be loss at the moment, as we presently had to relinquish our building; but God is taking each one of us into this new season and era, cleansed and prepared for what is coming this year.

Here is what I heard this morning, 9-21-24, so I submit it to you all. We are all in a time of preparation:

“With Rosh Hashanah approaching and the ten days of awe leading to Yom Kippur you are all in a time of testing and transition, as I will release assignments and “marching orders” for this new year to those who submit and surrender to My purging and cleansing. This is a holy time. A sobering time - so be vigilant and sensitive to My Spirit. This is a time to spend with Me as I release revelation, as I prepare and guide you into My plans for the New Year.”

You are greatly loved and cherished. Covenant is forever…

Becky
info@thecovenantcenter.com

*Dalet, Hay definitions, Dr. Barbie Breathitt, A To Z Dream Symbology Dictionary, Breath of the Spirit Ministries,Inc.,www.BarbieBreathitt.com.©2015.

Stay Tuned! The Shift is Here!

Stay Tuned! The Shift is Here!

Dear Covenant Center Family,
This past Sunday was a very special gathering as we as a family and tribe worshipped, sang, danced, prayed and played our last moments together celebrating our King and His goodness in our Covenant Center building. For twenty-six years God has preserved and led The Center community and He will continue to do so. Every month was met with a miracle as we paid the monthly bills and sent out the checks to workers, missions as well as benevolence to the needy. It has been a glorious time serving with you and standing together to touch a world in His name. And it is not over! This month we are simply relinquishing the use of a building due to the inability to sustain the payments any longer.
I’m sure you have questions, so we trust this letter (sorry it’s a bit long, but lots of news and so much of His love and wonder to share) will give you insight as we transition from our current building location. Stay tuned!

First and foremost, the building to us has never represented the church. YOU ARE THE CHURCH! Please always remember your importance and dominion as a representative of His Kingdom.

Secondly, our intercessors, especially Kathy Johnson, whom I have constantly been in contact over the years as we sought the Lord with the Revelation Checklist of our Church – God has continually assured us that we stand in His will and design. The Lord has declared The Covenant Center lampstand is secured! There is not sin in the camp or any person(s) or other negative reasons why finances could no longer sustain us. You have been faithful as you have committed yourself to service to Him and our community. He is simply taking us all into the 2nd phase.

Third – We have been called many “labels,” but now we can tell you we as a family have been A School of the Prophets. If you have been assigned at some time in the last 26 years, God has sent you to The Center for prophetic training. He has never asked us to describe us as a training center for the prophetic, because as we know, declaring it only opens the door to those around the world to come when they are not called, and God our Father has always demanded that He will bring the people; He will assign them, and to always remember those who come belong to  Him not to us. He has never allowed us to once try to “collect” people or count numbers. This is His work, His community, His tribe, His organism – You will always belong to Him! He has simply joined us all together as Family to co-labor with Him and He has caused us all to be successful in training and equipping a generation to intimately have relationship with our Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit, to hear His voice and to learn to use the gifts of the Spirit with integrity.

John Paul Jackson once taught in his dreams and visions class that the prophet training is the most strenuous and taxing training of the entire five-fold including intercessors, and he concluded with John Sanford of Elijah House - the training takes a life-time. I hope this helps explain the purpose of those called and arriving at The Center who were often met with challenges after joining our family, because they stepped into their training calling and met the King and His stringent deep to deep work to first develop the character, heal the wounds and purify the servant to be prepared to carry His presence into the land.

We have literally had thousands come through our doors, as they have been confronted with the choice to train, serve and work on their character and prophetic training. To some they said, this is “nice” but it’s not for me. Others would say, “Well, I like this, but can I take some of this with me,” and others have come and recognized “What is in you is in me. I have to be in this all the time. Can I join you?”

We have talked about entering this new ERA and we have discussed seasons and the new season we have entered. We are a family of Seers and Nabi prophetic people, so we know that many of you by the Spirit have known something was up or changing. Good for you and well done.

Our antennas should always be leaning into Him and alerted to His activities as He wants us to be aware and prepared for the future, so we can always ask, “Lord, What do I do with this important information? Pray, or share? Take action? Some of you have been trained like stealth fighter pilots, others as uncover agents or you may be sent out as reconaissance - all in His army to serve. We commend you for staying your course in training with Him and holding the line. Well done!

Now to Answer More Specific Questions and Answers:

- We are not going “away,” we are in transformation to a new body structure. We are not retiring. Richard and I in our time seeking the Lord regarding “retirement,” received His replay years ago as He declared, “There is no retirement in My Kingdom!” That was funny Lord! We signed up for eternity as you have also, so we will continue to serve as He changes us from glory to glory. 

- We are all stepping into the NEW structure of the church (body of Christ) and He will begin to unfold what it will look like for each of you. As a forerunner family it is not a surprise that He is revealing His future plans for the Body of Christ, for all to see, as a prophetic image of what God is working not only in us and the shift in our community, but the entire church body at large. Remember, He always speaks to His prophets and tells them ahead of the action. And often uses their experience as a visual message to the world. Whew - I sure am glad we are not called like Isaiah the son of Amoz to walk around naked for three years as spoken in Isaiah 20: 2-3. Thank you Lord!

 Here are a few points to remember–

 - Your certification licensed or ordained certificates through TCC remain active. All class records, training records, Covenant U records will continue to be maintained, just not in our present building.

- Our online presence will continue; however our title or branding may look a bit different. Our 501(c)3 corporation is actually listed as “Covenant Outreach Ministries.” This has always been our heart to train, equip and send out. Isn’t it amazing that we were directed to declare our corporation as “Outreach Ministries.” We believe we are entering the second stage of our TCC Family taking Him to the streets, developing future plantings with you who have trained and are well prepared for your heavenly assignments.

Be watchful for title changes possibly regarding our FB feed, private TCC community for connection, prayer needs and directives and possible website title changes, etc. We want to remain in contact with you and be of continued service and support to you. Activities and messages will continue as we walk together through this shift. We will advise you as it all unfolds lead by His Spirit. Again, please stay tuned..

I shared on Sunday, remember Kim Clement who traveled the world, shifted to an online streaming content in his entitled “Den” and reached a world with his teachings and prophetic training. Richard will be in prayer and await our Lord’s leading for these future steps.

- Covenant U online school will remain active for continued training,  Our courses are transferable to a regionally accredited university -SEU.

- Your offerings and/or tithes are still important for management of our online presence, records storage, continued training and communication. We are thankful for all our technicians who keep communication lines working as well as managing Covenant U. You can still send your gift to our PO Box and our website “Giving” button will still be functioning. Address: The Covenant Center, PO Box 524, Lakeland, Florida 33802-0524. We thank you so much for your continued support and prayers.

Time for the Butterflies to Fly - God’s Amazing Confirmations –

As we find ourselves in the preparational time before Rosh Hashanah, we have learned that this is always a time of reflection and repentance, as we prepare our hearts to be found faithful, purified and prepared to receive His fresh assignments as we walk into the New Year. What an amazing time for God to come and let us know the second phase and shift is here for us. This is not loss – this is victory!

In the last 6 months it has been evident that God was beginning a shift in our TCC Family. He is the God that opens doors that no man can shut as well as close doors that no man can open. The angels have been very active and His beautiful presence has been very weighted. As we sought Him for direction, I was impressed to contact several of our intercessors to please seek Him and let us know of anything they receive. Months passed without special insight or direction other than, “Keep going forward. Keep doing what you know to do.” Finally, this past week, Richard came out of his prayer room and shared that it was time to close the doors of our building we no longer could financially sustain.

Now, I must add that the sweetness and love of God for His servants can leave you breathless as He confirms His plans and orchestrates the movement of His people. Remember He is the Great Maestro and King of the Universe. As of this past Sunday morning, September 8th, we literally stepped out our frontdoor preparing to head to The Center knowing this was our last physical gathering in this building – Twenty Six years together sustained by you all and His mighty hand.

As I opened my phone and looked at the text, one of our intercessors Judy Ehlenbach, sent the following message she received in prayer on September 3rd. I share this with you to encourage you that you are secure in His plan for you. We are all secure in our future service to Him.

September 3, 2024 received by Judy Ehlenbach –
The blessings of the Lord are and have been over you.

There is a new transition upon you, some might say, “Oh no.”

Trust Me for I know what I am doing.

There are seasons and changes. Many changes are uncomfortable, BUT
this is ME, the Lord of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Each of them had many seasons and steps in their walk with Me that
through their faith in ME, not their circumstances, they thrived.

Fear Not. This is the closing of 1 door to open 100 more. What might seem sad
simply is a new beginning.

Like a child being born the baby leaves their precious mama for a new life,
with many open doors and opportunities.

 The Lord is greatly pleased with your obedience for decades. Covenant Outreach
was a healing, teaching and safe haven for all who walked into the doors.

 Now it is time for a completely new beginning.

 It will be a beginning of rest and stepping back. It is time for the beautiful butterflies
to fly away.

 The cocoon is no longer to be their safe harbor.

 It is time for their beauty to touch the nations. They ALL are stunningly beautiful!
And it is their time to fly.

The blessings of the Lord are upon each one. They are My beloved sons and daughter,

as are you and Richard.

Fear not, this is ME. Some might say, “You didn’t’ do this,” or “You didn’t do that.”

Do NOT listen for I the Lord am doing this.

Doors close. Seasons change. It is ME. Fear not when the door closes.

I will lead MY people! My love will go before each of My children
for I the Lord love you with an everlasting love.

Blessed is the Name of the Lord.  Judy E.

 I’d like to pray with you as we prepare for Rosh Hashanah and launch into the New –

We thank you Father for Your faithfulness and perfect timing of Your word. You are never late or early. You are always on time. We give you praise for these twenty-six years together and we as a family now receive the new assignments to accept your call to the Nations. Whether in a word to family or friend, a letter or email, a blog post, a podcast, a social media post, a video, a book or training manual; during a neighborhood walk, downtown, at the beach, in a store, buying groceries, in their travels, in their dreams, in a home group or home church, It is time for your prophetic people to hear your voice, activate their gifts, surrender to Your will, obey, take action and touch a world in Your name.

We thank you for every person who has walked through the doors of the building you provided. We thank you for the psalmists, musicians, artists, writers, and all creatives you have sent to share their gifts and skill training with us. We praise you for the connections you have built as You formed us into a Covenant Family. We thank you for teaching us the importance of covenant, and the connection of being not only one of Your many families but being a part of Your amazing worldwide Body. How good it is for your people to dwell together. And most of all Father, we thank you for Your amazing Love and Your presence that breaks every yoke and heals every heart. Your love is truly amazing and a gift to all who choose to receive You. Now we look forward to Rosh Hashana and the New Year as we enter this New Era and New Season. May your perfect will be done and may You always be glorified in Jesus’ name.

Again, we love you and thank God for you. Stay tuned!

Our trust is in our God not in buildings or materials things.

Shields up and Onward! Let the New Year begin and His Kingdom reign.

 In His love,

Becky and Richard Maisenbacher
info@thecovenantcenter.com

The Eye of the Needle Gate - Becky Maisenbacher

Becky Maisenbacher

I recently have been seeing what I call “spirit highlights” about God bringing a return in understanding of the fear of the Lord. Scripture instructs us that “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10.

During prayer I have sensed His sadness and even grieving at times of how His created people view Him today. I believe some have separated Jesus’ words or full gospel to parts of the gospel that are palatable or “seem good to them.” I was directed to read the Book of Matthew once again. The documented words of Jesus, especially in Matthew, are lovely and encouraging as well as sobering. I encourage you to read through Matthew, especially through chapters 5-7.

We as His body have been through many wonderful seasons of grace and revelation. We have grown in understanding of His amazing Love, His great Grace, His desire to Heal, the expansion of Prophetic understanding and Intimacy to hear His voice. With each season, to some He has become a sweet and merciful Papa, or Abba, which He is;  but the fullness of God reveals He is also a God of War, a God of Power, Judgement, and Correction, which sometimes may look like vengeance, or retribution. How do we digest and comprehend more of the “Fullness of God?”

I personally believe He is coming to show and reveal even more of His character and ways in this season. It may in the future cause discomfort to some in how we see God. We know the earth is shaking, and It appears God is allowing, maybe even orchestrating the times we are in, as He is choosing to expose evil and corruption that is an affront to Him as Creator. He is here. He is Jehovah Shammah. He is ready to reveal Himself as Righteous Judge, which will continue unfolding in the coming days.

For the Lord is a righteous judge, and a God who has indignation ( irritation) every day. If a man does not repent, He will sharpen His sword. Prov. 7:11.

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31.

(2) The second word or phrase highlighted to me recently is, “The Eye of the Needle Gate.

There are many gates one can pass through in Jerusalem: Zion Gate, Damascus Gate, Jaffa Gate, Dung Gate, New Gate, Herod Gate, Golden Gate or Eastern Gate to the Temple Mount, and Lion’s Gate. There are also various opinions among biblical scholars as to whether the eye of the needle gate existed or was used by Jesus as an analogy or hyperbole. As I searched for evidence of the Eye of the Needle gate, it was heralded by some scholars as true while others suggested Jesus used a hyperbolic illustration.

Eye of the Needle Gate
Jerusalem

Some scholars suggest, the "Eye of the Needle" was very real and that it was an extremely narrow gateway into Jerusalem. Since camels were heavily loaded with goods and riders, they needed to be un-loaded in order to pass through this opening, I wonder if as a young boy Jesus may have witnessed the small narrow opening where camels were daily unloaded and carefully accompanied through some of the very narrow passageways that still exist today in the old city. History tells us that Jerusalem experienced many battles and occupations, with walls and buildings being destroyed and rebuilt. I personally am inclined to believe Jesus retrieved from His memory the analogy of what He visually experienced as a young boy to teach and illustrate his point. I encourage you to research and let me know what you find.

In Matthew 19:24, Jesus talks to the rich young ruler. This young man is asking what else he needs to do to enter the kingdom of God, when Jesus answers: “If you want to be perfect (fully complete or an adult), go sell your possessions and give to the poor,, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then, come follow Me.” Matt. 19:21.

As we know, the young man goes away sad because he is extremely wealthy. Scripture is unclear if he ever came back, but we can hope that after pondering Jesus’ words, he chose to follow Him. The broader context of Jesus' statement seems to suggest that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter heaven.

Is this true? The rich are often more self-assured, and well off. They usually don't have to worry about having their basic needs met like food, shelter, or money. Therefore, they may not often think of eternity because they have been fairly comfortable on earth.

Jesus isn’t saying here that money is the root of all evil, but the love of money can cause destruction to man’s soul and destiny. After all, Job was a very rich man who God favored, and after his trials, God restored Job’s wealth plus much more. Being rich isn't a sin, and they are not spared from the pains of life; however, I have observed it can be more difficult for them to see their need for Christ.

Those with less, know experientially what it's like to struggle. It is often through our suffering we come to know God. It is in difficult times and challenges we begin to recognize our lack of self sufficiency and our need for a Savior.

Jesus makes an important point regarding this to His audience and followers: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal, but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be. Matt. 6: 19-21.

Tim Hegg, of www.torahresource.com, summarizes in His commentary: “So did Yeshua utilize the hyperbolic illustration of a camel going through the eye of a needle to teach that it was impossible for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven? Yes, if we understand that he means a rich person who is trusting in his or her riches to enter the kingdom. And this is the point: There is only one way to enter the kingdom, to trust God fully, and to demonstrate trust by the acceptance of his Messiah and following Him.

I know this is a bit long, but as an intercessor, God often gives puzzle pieces one at a time, causing me to search out and find what He wants to share. I hope you’re enjoying the “hunt” with me as we put the puzzle pieces together. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2. One more highlight to go!

3) Thirdly, He brought to mind a word released at The Covenant Center during our June 2, 2024 worship and celebration meeting where the Lord called His people “gates:” Here is the word transcribed for you:

“The Spirit of the Lord is here speaking, this morning. As the drum roll began we could sense His presence marching into this assembly. Almost simultaneously, Angela, began streaming the silver banner declaring redemption. I then heard the Spirit of the Lord speaking. I’m sure you did also.

He is saying this is not a time of discouragement. I have been training you and preparing you for your entire life for these moments. I want to remind you to be sensitive to My Spirit. I have made you sensitive to My Spirit. For in these times more than ever, it’s going to be important for you to know when I am in your midst and when I am working. For I have not left you. And as I reveal my plans to you, watch as the wind blows. Watch as the Mulberry trees blow. Watch as I come in My majesty. For I am not just coming, I am here! I am here in your midst, and I am doing a great thing in the earth. Will you not know it? Will you not see it? For I have given you eyes to see. I have given you ears to hear. I am increasing your sensitivity and even the anointing level upon you, to those who would seek Me and stand with Me.

And then I heard Him say, “Declare Psalm 24,” the Spirit of the Lord wants to remind us all:

“The earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof. The world and all who dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas and has established it upon the waters. Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in this holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart who does not lift up his soul to falsehood (lying or vainness) or swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from the God of his salvation.”

That’s why He’s been working in our hearts to purify us, for this time, to be standing before Him pure, to be able to serve and be sensitive to His will and His plans and desires.

And then He continued: “This is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek your face oh God of Jacob.” And the declaration for the day, this morning , released by the  psalmist and musicians was:

“Lift up your head oh gates.” Each of you are one of the kingdom gates Covenant Center family! “Be lifted up oh ancient doors so the King of glory may enter.” Do you sense His weighted presence? He’s here.  

“Who is the King of glory? The Lord, our Lord, strong and mighty. The Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads oh gates. And be lifted up oh ancient doors. That the King of glory, our King of glory may enter! Who is the King of glory? He is the Lord of Hosts. He is the King of glory. Selah.”

 We praise you Lord. We thank you Almighty God, Elohim, Yeshua, Almighty God, Creator of earth and everything therein. We praise your name today and thank You for who You are. And that You are always working on our behalf and in our midst. Your plans go beyond any man’s plans. May Your will be done in our hearts and in the earth. We give you praise today and thank You for You are mighty. Thank You Lord!

Conclusion: So what am I saying this morning?

As the world continues to shake with His judgments and exposure, people around you may become more unsettled, searching, some for answers, maybe fearful, and you will have a word for them as Holy Spirit leads. The Lord whispered today to share with you - He has been preparing you, your entire life, to serve and be used in the earth at this time, in this season by Him. You are His people, trained to minister and be His hand extended to a confused and hurting world. The Spirit says: I have need of you ~ This is your time. Whosoever will….

“And He summoned the crowd together with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it benefit a person to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?” Mark 8:34-36.

In His Love,

Becky Maisenbacher
Contact: Info@thecovenantcenter.com

You Are My People and I Am Your God - Becky Maisenbacher

Rebecca Maisenbacher

The following word was released during praise and worship Sunday April 4, 2024 to The Covenant Center family. The Lord’s presence was manifest with His sweet, tangible, weighted glory.

Can you sense the Spirit today? Wow. Please just continue, such a sweetness. The weighted presence of the Lord. His glory cloud is here. When He comes like this, we want to take a moment to ask Lord, what would like to say. Oh Lord we’re so in love with You. We just thank You. Thank You for your presence. We are like the deer that pant for Your presence here. Could we just pray? If you have your spirit language, your regular prayer language. Let’s pray? He’s here to meet with us today. Beautiful, so glorious. Your majesty, unfathomable. You are beyond compare. We adore You.

This is wonderful practice with Him too. Because today you were singing Your Kingdom come Your will be done. He is so precious because He says: “My Kingdom is here. My Kingdom is here. Will you not sense it? Will you not see it?”  Ah, and He comes with this weighted presence to help us know He is near. He loves relationship. He loves intimacy with His people. So, this is presence practice. We are practicing with Him to become more sensitized to Him. Lord, help us to be more desirous of Your ways. We desire Your ways, just what was sung today. We desire Your Kingdom to come to know Your ways. We know Your ways are not like our ways. We just thank You.

Such weighted beauty. Some of you may be feeling a weightiness on the top of your head as He’s imparting to you. And He’s saying, “Think it not strange, think it not strange what I’m doing in your midst. For this is a way I pour out My love to My people, that they may know Me.” Some of you may feel burning, heat, or vibrations in your hand. Some of you may be feeling a stirring of your spirit man. He’s imparting and speaking to you right now. Lord, we take time for You to have Your way. Some of you may be seeing pictures right now. You may feel a wind on your face or on your hands. The angels are very active right now as they have been instructed by the King to move. They are touching people. Thank you for bringing your healing angels, Lord. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for Your revelation and truth that You come in Your power and might. We wait on you Lord….

For the Spirit of the Lord would say today to you. I am He. I am the King of this Universe. And I love how you love Me. I love how you celebrate Me. For Covenant Center, yes, I have made you small, but I have made you mighty. For you have stood the testings and trials. You have stood the pruning’s. You have allowed me to send the husbandman in. You have allowed Me to build this house with My hands and not yours. And to some it may seem peculiar, I have desired as I said to you at the beginning, don’t touch it. I will bring them. For I have desired to make you a picture of My Kingdom here on earth. Young and old, multicultural, revelation, angelic visitations. And I know to some you may look strange, but you are a beautiful picture of the heavenlies. You’re a beautiful picture of My Kingdom. And I thank you for standing and desiring Me to build who you are.

For yes there are the fivefold. There are apostles, there are prophets, there are teachers, evangelists, pastors, and there are intercessors. I have made you great in the earth. And you say, I don’t know that I’m great. And I say exactly, for I have taken you through the fire to bring a humility to you, so you would never touch My glory. And when men look to you as you leave this place and as you go touch a world in My name, they will see My glory on you. They will see My presence on you. And you will direct them like a conduit to Me.

And in the coming days as I have told you the world will continue to darken, but we know as I have spoken to you in My word and to you specifically, you will become greater in My Light. But don’t look to what is greater. Don’t look to what is more. Don’t look to what expansion might mean. For I ask you, keep your eyes on Me and look to Me. For that is your place of safety in the coming days. Keep your eyes on Me and look to Me and I will bring increase to you.

Everyone here this morning I see increase, increase, increase. I don’t know what that means. I don’t know what that’s going to look like. I heard Him say it and I trust You in that. There will be increase for My people. There will be increase in this house. For as darkness tries to take over, My Light will shine brightly. And, it has been seen for many years, because even today, as I’ve come to you with my weighted glory, I am preparing you for what is to come. My Kingdom with My glory. For if I would bring it today in the weightedness I would like to share with you, you could not stand in it. You would fall to your face. You would be unable to move. But I am building within you the ability to maintain yourself in My glory. For I have made you to carry My presence into the earth. For the nations are calling. The nations are calling. And some will go, and some will stay. And some will go out and some will come back. And some of you will always be here to maintain. To maintain what I have placed here.

For you see in the coming days there will be those that will come for a revelation and a truth. There will be those who come for counsel. There will be those that come for healing. And yes, you have seen that in the past. And you see that even now. But I tell you Covenant Center I am preparing you. You have allowed Me to mature you. You have allowed Me to teach you My ways, and at times it has been very difficult. But in the coming days I have been looking for, and I am building in various parts of the earth, places for My people to come. Places for the weary travelers, for the sojourners, those that are confused, those who are hurt, who are broken, wounded, destitute that cry out to Me, “Lord, is there a place? Is there a place in the land, Lord? Someone, is there someone to help me? Is there someone who can teach me? I need to hear from you Lord.”  And I will smile upon you. And you will sense My glory and presence manifest. And you will speak My word to those in need, knowing that it is not you but Me.

 So, it will be easy My beloved. It will be much easier. But I ask you to prepare and understand what I’ve called you to. I have called you to Me. And you have answered to Me and said “Yes Lord, yes Lord.”  And you have allowed Me to become your God. And so, I say, “I am your God.” And in that covenant we have made, I declare to you today, “You are my people!” I speak over you today: “You are My people! You are my people! Receive from Me, all that I desire to give to you, to pour out to you, to manifest within you and through you.

There are songs to be sung. There are words to be spoken. There are books and songs, poems to be written. There are messages to be declared. There is streaming to be streamed. And I say, “Stir it up. Stir up the gift that is within you My people. It is time.” You have allowed Me to cloister and contain you. You have allowed Me that privilege to build you. Not only individually, but as a corporate body, as a Family, a Covenant Family. I have made you Mine. And I am so proud of you. I am so proud of you, who have stood and allowed My hand to chisel you and shape you and mold you to who I have needed you to be in these days that are coming soon. So, receive from Me today. The glory cloud is here. You don’t have to, but if you feel led to lift your hands and receive from Me today. My glory cloud is here. If you feel led to lift your hands and let Me impart and strengthen you today. This is a precious holy moment. Thank you, Lord. He is visiting you because you have said, “Come in and inhabit me Lord.” So again, He has strengthened you as a habitation for Him alone.

Why today? I don’t know. But He chose today. We receive from you Father. We thank You. We thank You and praise You. You are glorious. Lord, we have said “Use us.” We’ve said “Help prepare us, teach us.” Here’s what I see. He has the biggest smile. He is smiling on each one of you. You know how Richard at the close of our meetings says, “…the Lord make His face to shine upon you.” You know we have a habit that when we have prayer, we put our head down. And some of you may remember Randi taught, to lift your head and receive from Him (as He smiles upon you) and you smile back to your Father (your head lifted and face toward heaven) because He has visited each of you individually today with something that He is personally imparting to you. He loves each of you.

I am just up here to try to share and submit to you what I sense. But this is about you, His people. It’s about you and you and you. And He is doing something great. I hear great grace be unto you. Great grace to you. Preparation, revelation, wisdom, understanding. Increase, increase, increase. Safety, safety, safety, safety. And He says: I’ve been teaching you when to speak and when to hold your tongue. It will be important in the coming days. Know when to speak, and when to be silent, My silence is golden.  

In His Love,

God's Gifts in the Resurrection - Becky Maisenbacher

There has been a very sweet presence this month, even with the chaos surrounding us right now. Happy Resurrection Day!

 I’ve been reflecting on this approaching Resurrection day, of the millions and millions of book, journals, classes, meetings, Easter Sunday messages throughout time that have been released throughout the world. It’s a bit overwhelming considering the magnitude of this event. “Father, what can I say that hasn’t already been spoken?" What do You want me to share?” This holy event is too stunning to ever be adequately taught. I believe the revelation of what Christ achieved for mankind must ultimately come from the witness and understanding of our Father through His Spirit. I can only give my expression to my impression of the events that have changed me. As I share I hope you will take a moment to reflect on what Christ’s resurrection means to you.

For me, it is a day of remembrance, thanksgiving and celebration of Jesus’ act of love in His crucifixion and resurrection. The magnitude of this event is so astounding and so truly supernatural. In His death and resurrection He released a bounty of gifts to humanity - to all who choose to believe. Let’s look at some of these gifts as we give thanks for all we have received through Christ’s act of love.

First He removed our sin and guilt. John the Baptist declared in John 29 that Jesus was “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” We could stop right there and celebrate but there is so much more. Jesus removed the wrath of God that we so justly deserve. He volunteered to be the sacrifice and not only removed God’s wrath but this action also shifted God’s wrath and turned it into favor. We receive His favor!

Jesus reconciled us back to the Father by removing any separation or alienation between God and man. Romans 5:10-11 reminds us:”…if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, having been reconciled , shall we be saved by his life.” He paid the price for us - Jesus became the ransom . Our sin sent us into captivity from which we need to be delivered. The ransom or price paid was His life.

As the Lamb of God, He chose to die in our place. He became the sacrifice, substituting Himself for us. That is what Paul meant in Romans 5:8 that Jesus died for you and me. Isaiah 53:5-6 foretold of this: ..He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him,” The Lord allowed our iniquity to fall on Him.

When you combine all that Christ accomplished, to me, one of the greatest gifts is His defeat is over the powers of darkness - satan. Colossians 2:13-15 speaks to this. “And when you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us and which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way having nailed it to the cross.. When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him.” He delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the Kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the incomparable Christ.

In addition, in substituting Himself for us in death, He became the atonement for our sins and accomplished all the previous actions so we could have life more abundantly. He revealed to us His servant heart. “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Galatians 3:13: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, becoming a curse for us.” And in the all the pain and scourging He received, Isaiah spoke of Christ’s destiny: “But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed.” Look at the plethora of gifts our beloved Jesus released to us. Thank you for Your unfathomable love and mercy Lord.

I was reminded there is one more precious gift that was released that day. I envisioned God the Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit, before time began, in a meeting, planning the strategy to redeem mankind; as they would soon see the results of giving man free choice. After conferencing for a time, I saw Jesus raise His hand and say,” I’ll go Father.” Some of His earthly events quickly passed before me ending as He received the soured wine, then bowing His head as He declared: “It is finished!

I immediately heard a sound coming from the Temple where I could now to the veil or thick, heavy, temple curtain being rent (torn) supernaturally by God’s hands. I realized as Jesus prepared to ascend to the right hand of the Father, Holy Spirit was preparing to be released , becoming available to mankind - to those who chose to invite him into their lives with Jesus. What a stunning and glorious redemption plan by the triune Godhead. All planned before time to redeem us from our sin (missing the mark) and restoring us to Him.

Matthew 27:51: “Behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth shook; and the rocks were split.” The veil between the Holy Place (first room) and the (second room) the Holy of Holies (where the Ark of the Covenant and God’s presence resided) was now removed. God’s presence radiated a bright, fiery Glory - His “Shekinah” which shot up through the roof of the Tabernacle. This was the same pillar of light that led Israel through their wilderness. God’s children were now given free access to His presence and we no longer need to hope and beg for forgiveness. Anyone is now able to enter God’s presence by way of Christ’s blood, shed to pay the wages of our sins. Romans 6:2: “ For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord!”

We have been given these supernatural gifts by the Godhead, which we celebrate today. Not only Jesus and our Father God, which is spectacular, but we now also have Holy Spirit - the one who points the way to Jesus and the Father. He is the Spirit of God - Holy Spirit - the one who raised Jesus from the dead. Romans 8:11: “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who indwells you..” Holy Spirit gives you life!

We now can enter into relationship, individually, and intimately with the triune Godhead - God the Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit. And as we are led by the Spirit of God, we are now called His sons and daughters. Romans 8:14-15: “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons and daughters by which we cry out, “‘Abba! ‘“ Oh Lord, how wondrous and marvelous are You!

I know this is long, but just one more thing. I was given a vision of a prophetic act - to take a simple tissue and hold it in front of your face. We are unable to see anything. Next, take your two hands at the top and gently tear the tissue in half, just as God’s hands rent the temple curtain. What do you see now? Yes, everything! It must have been so dark for those before Christ, who only knew God from what they were told by the High Priests, and prophets. The Old testament as well as the New Testament hadn’t been written. But in their plan Jesus became our Savior, God our Father is known as Master of the Universe and Holy Spirit is the conduit from heaven to earth, giving us relationship and intimacy with Him which includes: intimacy, heavenly revelation, understanding, guidance, forgiveness, His love, peace, hope, mercy, goodness, loving kindness patience, faithfulness, and self control.

Today, we remember - “It is finished!” New life in Christ’s resurrection is here for you! Simply receive Him into your heart.

In His Love,

My Plans Will Always Prevail - Palm Sunday Word - Becky Maisenbacher

The following word was released during our Palm Sunday Celebration, March, 24, 2024, at The Covenant Center. As the worship team, psalmists and dancers expressed their impressions by His Spirit, there was an intensity and somberness, even a battle ready cadence that permeated the atmosphere as we praised Him. Holy Spirit began to release visions of our Father’s displeasure with certain events upon the earth. I could sense His patience wearing thin as He has been long-suffering with certain individuals, hoping for their repentance in choosing righteousness as He has given humanity free choice. His presence and the angelic activity was palpable:

The Spirit of the Lord says: Do you sense what I’m sensing? Do you sense what is happening in heaven? Look with your spirit eyes. For I am brooding. {music expressed a somberness with strength} over the earth. For I am {focused} and very serious and attentive in this time. Yes, My joy comes in the morning. It can be joyful with My salvation within the earth. But at this time, I have allowed darkness to encroach. It {darkness} has become arrogant. It has become vile. But it is necessary for My people and the people of the lands to see the exposed darkness and what it really looks like. In My realm, as you look with your spirit eyes do you see My angel armies and My heavenly host assembling? Do you see My great cloud of witnesses praying, watching, waiting. And so, it is in heaven with Me and so it is with My people here on earth.

Because some would say, Lord where are you? Lord, where are you? And I am reminded of the festival of Purim today. And we are in Purim. Esther was sent at a very dark time into the king’s chambers. And I have been preparing My people to enter into My chambers. Will you remember your vows? For I am coming to ask you to pay them. For as darkness, I have allowed to encroach, it thinks it will have a victory. Hah! Victory only comes through Me. For I have allowed it for a time, that will soon be coming to an end.

For have I not parted the waters for My people? Have I not delivered them before? Have I not delivered My people, My creation, time and time again - and so it shall be, as always. I am the King of this Universe. I am the King of Great Plans. You will watch the wind blow in the coming days, and you will celebrate. As they celebrated when Haman was marched up to the gallows and it was finished. So it shall be in the coming days.

So, rejoice in Me! Whether you celebrate Purim, whether you celebrate Hebraically, or whether you celebrate Lent as a time of preparation as my precious Esther, say yes Lord I will. When I come to you will you say, yes Lord I will. What will you say? I am waiting for many of your answers.

For in the coming days unity in My Body is forming. Do you not see it? You are a cell in My Body. And My Body must have every cell to function. You have, as a cell, been given my DNA. Every cell is to function in My Body with My DNA. So, what are the schisms that I hear within my people? What are these things that I hear, says the Spirit of the Lord? These things must come to an end. You are not to look at man. You are not to look at what is going on in the world. For you are to look at who? Yes! You are to look at Me! Yes, they {some} say I am vain. Ha, ha, ha. But I Am the Great Creator. I am the Master of this Universe. And My plans will always prevail!

Let’s pray: Father, we thank You that You never fail. That your arm is not too short to save and Your plans are sometimes beyond our understanding. We surrender and repent of anything not of Your design that may hinder Your work, and we say “Come Lord, Be King now in the earth., and may Your perfect will be done.” Please help us to be ready for the work of Your hands at this time in the earth and in our hearts.

In His Love,

Becky Maisenbacher
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I Am Not A Religion - I Am Relationship

The sun kissed the earth early Sunday morning as I awakened to get ready for our Covenant Center December 17th morning celebration. Richard and I took off for The Center as I sang Christmas songs in my head, and he prayed for the meeting and our TCC family. Joy and thanksgiving filled my heart for the Lord’s presence and this special season. As we drove closer to our destination, I unexpectedly sensed an intense sadness and grief, when I was taken into a vision and the Spirit began to speak.

I had been asking the Lord what was on His heart as we prepared to celebrate Christmas and the new year. The great sadness, a soberness from heaven left me breathless. I was not expecting this on such a bright joyful morning. The chatter in the car diminished as my senses zeroed in on the gentle whisper of the Spirit. I knew it was important to stay focused as we arrived at The Center. I immediately gathered paper and pen and began to write down what I received. As an intercessor it is not unusual to hear him speak and share, however I can count on one hand the times I have sensed and received such intense grief and sobering presence that moved me to tears. I was being visited by his spirit of truth and repentance. Maybe you have experienced this too.

After writing down all that I received, Richard asked to read it. The King was visiting and within my spirit man, I was bowed low at his presence. I thought this visit and revelation was simply for me; however, as Richard asked me to share what he considered “a tough word,” I submitted the following to our TCC family and our prophetic council. I prefaced that this word is NOT directed at any one person, church, or denomination. The vision included places and people, events I walked through or observed in my 50 years of ministry and 70 years in his body.

To me, he was simply sharing his sadness at the many toxic, sometimes covered up events that have been hidden and perpetrated upon his precious body, often being done in his name. Unfortunately, I have seen more than I wish to know. The depth of grief that I sensed from him was literally painful and revealed his call for repentance as intercessors. As we prepare for 2024, I could sense His desire to bring correction and proper alignment of those who have been positioned over his people. I now submit this to you for prayer and reflection. He shares his secrets as well as his pain as he reveals what is to come. He loves his people so deeply. He desires great life for you and as a God of mercy, he has withheld his hand for a time. However, I sensed he is ready to bring some correction, for his desire is still to come for a church without spot or wrinkle.

“I Am He – there is no other. I Am the Spirit of Grace and I have given My people free choice. I’ve given assignments for them to walk with Me and build My Kingdom. But alas – much like My people who chose Saul, time has proven their choices. As I have watched those people who have turned My words into their own and many have chosen to build their kingdom instead of Mine. I have (patiently) watched as men have lifted themselves up, they have sometimes made idols in My name, some unintentionally and some with malice and intent. They say: “Come to me – Follow me!” They have left a strange taste in My mouth. As man, many men, have violated my people [a much stronger word was used]. They have caused others to look to them and others instead of Me. The Spirit of the Lord says: Enough I say! Enough!

Now I, the Lord, I will arise. Now I will be the One that is exalted! Now I will be lifted up! You will see in the coming days, [certain] structures and those who have exalted themselves before Me – they will be dealt with by My hand. I will now build My Kingdom. I have given you, My people the time in the earth to build, but now the time is Mine. For I have heard the cries of My children in their distress, in their confusion and pain, and the toxicity of My church. Hold on and do not fear, as I am bringing the church age to the end, and I am translating it now into My Kingdom, where My will, will be done! My Beloved, in these days, you have heard it spoken - be wise as serpents, and gentle as doves. Be alert, stand and see My salvation. Know My Beloved, that My heart is for you! Watch for Me. I have told you many things, as I tell you the truth, that I will be with you always. And I will be with you as those who choose to now build My Kingdom.

I Am not a religion – I Am Relationship. There are those who will know Me. There will be those who desire to know Me deep within, and they will take My hand, and they will speak by the Spirit of Truth and life will be breathed back into My earth as only I can do. And there will be My people who will once again, not look at man or look at what man has built, but they will look at Me! So, rejoice as we celebrate the birth of My Son. He is the Lord of My Kingdom! He will guide you into all truth and to My righteous way.”

Would you pray with me? Father, we thank you that you are gracious and merciful. We thank you that you would come and share what is on your heart, even your grief and sadness. We ask your forgiveness Lord, for the times we have offended you. For the times we have discouraged you and chosen to do things our way. That we as your people have sometimes made idols out of those you have positioned over us. That we have looked to them, instead of you. Forgive us for the times we have, as your people have, consciously or unconsciously accepted the applause of man, instead of directing the eyes of man to you. Forgive those who have abused your people, developing toxic environments, that have wounded others and caused many to fall away from you. Be King now in these situations, as you bring your correction and healing, transitioning your people into your Kingdom era.  In Jesus’ name. Amen.

In His Love,

Is It Time To Give Up The Candy? - Becky Maisenbacher

Rebecca Maisenbacher

This week as I spent time with the Lord, I asked him if he had anything for me to share. Nothing particularly was illuminated to me until Tuesday morning, Nov. 28th. The following is the dream I received and share with you for your consideration.

I was a chaperone of a team for a choral competition which included many teams of children and young adults. Each team member wore their perspective t-shirts displaying their group affiliation. I next found myself sitting among a group in a large auditorium observing and listening to the various teams perform their musical numbers. The team I supervised did not perform. I assumed they ran out of time due to the large number of teams, although I sensed all the participants received a piece of candy for their participation at the conclusion.

In the next scene I was pushing an enclosed, moderate size blue cart on rollers, that was used to cart supplies and heavy items for our group. At the close of the competition, everyone exited the arena, silently and respectively walking single file. As we reached outside the auditorium to debrief, our group gathered together. I then lifted the lid of the blue cart wondering what was inside, only to find it filled to the brim with assorted candies and larger lollipops. I was amazed to see the amount of candy relinquished by members of our team. I sensed that members of some of the other teams had also privately and without acknowledgement, deposited their candy in the blue cart. The youth individually surrendered their treat rewards they had received into the blue cart, privately without acknowledgement or fanfare.

Cart – making certain plans, count the cost, preparing for an extended period of hard laborious work before you see the fruits of your labors come to fruition. Putting the cart before the horse.

Blue – the Spirit of Might, Is. 11:2; faith, spiritual communion with God; prophet; Word of God; grace; divine revelation; heaven; spiritual; visitation; Holy Spirit; blessings; healing; life; peace; unity; harmony; tranquility; loyalty; “true blue.”

Candy – profit from labors will bring joy, happiness and special treats or luxuries in life; affluence; admiration; indulgence, sensuality or forbidden pleasure, immaturity, childishness. I Cor. 13:11.

Lollipop – childish indulgences; naïve; refusing to grow up, shirking responsibility; physical experiences and escapades; pun: “sucker,” take caution with relationships and investments.

Team member/group – A group that is organized so they can produce work together, fellow workers.

God is Calling His Body to Maturity ~

We find Paul in 1st Corinthians instructing the Corinthians on the need for unity, reliance upon the Spirit, and the foundations for living as servants of Christ, including communion and the use of spiritual gifts. He continues in chapter 13 where we find his well-known message regarding the excellence of love, concluding with the importance of maturity in verse 11-13.

“When I was a child I used to speak as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then (it will be) face to face; now I know in part, then I will know fully, just as God has fully known me. But for now, three things last - abide trust, hope, love; and the greatest of these is love. Pursue love!” (CJB)

God is bringing a higher level of maturity to those who have chosen to no longer live as a child. They will give up old, learned behaviors and patterns, embracing higher levels of revelation and understanding. They will surrender their personal desires, ambitions and plans, relationships, or affiliations. They will choose to relinquish the need to perform or be rewarded for their service, performance, or notoriety, no longer needing man’s approval. They will refuse to submit to the spirit of competition, quietly and selflessly serving, relinquishing any reward or self-exultation, knowing all sustenance and skill comes from the Father. They quietly and confidently will choose to walk out their journey, confidently and without fanfare, embracing his process for maturity, relying on his Spirit, relinquishing the need for recognition, choosing to lay down their personal indulgences and childish paradigms. They will choose to forsake their personal pleasures as they embrace their calling with humility, practicing forgiveness, becoming repairers of the breach, and walking as vessels of his love. They will desire to be united by his Spirit, as they grow in an intimate, personal relationship with God, walking in his truth and revelation.

The Righteous Reign of the Branch ~ Isaiah 11:1,2

“Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.” (NASB)

A blessed Christmas Season and Hanukkuh to you and family,

*Definitions taken from: Dr. Barbie L. Breathitt, A to Z Dream Symbology Dictionary, Breath of the Spirit Ministries, Inc. PO Box 1356, Lake Dallas, Texas, Barbie Breathitt Enterprises, Inc, Canada.

*Scripturesfrom David H. Stern, Complete Jewish Bible,©1998, Messianic Jewish Publishers, Clarksville, MD, Messianic Jewish Resources International,www.messianicjewish.net.

 Spiros Zodiates, TH.D., The Hebrew - Greek Key Study Bible, New American Standard, Red Letter Edition, AMG Publishers, Chattanooga, TN. USA,©1990.

His Joy Is Our Strength - Becky Maisenbacher

Rebecca Maisenbacher

On my first trip to Israel something happened to me. I fell in love with the people and the region. After our return home, it became very apparent I also left a part of my heart there too. From the moment I planted my feet on the soil at the Kibbutz by the Sea of Galilee, peace washed over my soul – I found myself trying to hold back tears – I felt I was “home.”

Watching the news has been challenging. The heaviness of any war can bring intercessors to their knees. The assault on any people desiring to live in peace and celebrate life is tragic. After visiting the middle east, it is evident to me that even though this is a war being fought in the natural – this is a spiritual war.  In this fallen world the battle between light and darkness is ever present. I sought the Lord prayerfully regarding these events. “Lord, please help lift some of the weight of this burden I feel. Help me understand.” The next morning, I awoke to this song in my head: “This is my story, this is my song, praising my savior all the day long, this is my story, this is my song, praising my savior all the day long.”

As I continued to listen, a vision of my mother and grandmother appeared in my mind’s eye. I was reminded of the five years of war they endured with my father overseas – WWII and Korea. How did they survive Lord? How did they endure? The loss of young men no longer working in the fields of their farming community now gone. Father, how do those affected by current events survive the pain, suffering and loss?

In a class with John Paul Jackson several years ago he said: “What you focus on, you make room for.” This statement has been like a barometer – it quietly whispers to check myself when I begin to lose His peace. Where is my focus? What are my expectations? It helps when the dreaded regrets knock at my door, or when fear tries to draw me into the “What ifs?”I was also fortunate to live with my grandmother for a time. She stayed active in her church community, with prayer and night vigils, various gatherings of believers and friends focusing on His word, encouraging one another, weeping together while also finding joyful moments of encouragement and hope. There were many mornings I passed by her Bible opened on the end table by her rocking chair. There was great comfort and a sweet fragrance of joy and peace knowing she had talked with God. “For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5

Recently I observed an interview from Israel. The gentleman was assigned recovery of the bodies from the recent assault. As he and the reporter stood by the now decimated home, he calmly told the reporter he retrieved over seven hundred bodies including women and children since the attacks. The stunned reporter listened intently, as this fragile-looking man spoke of entering the home and documenting the bodies. God gave him strength and directed him to honor the deceased by offering prayers and then singing and dancing beside them to honor their lives. The reporter was speechless as he declared, “You’re doing God’s work.” At that moment tears filled my eyes, and I was made keenly aware of his belief that all life is precious to God, as each created being fulfills their earthly purpose. God, in the midst of chaos and mayhem, was there with His love. I saw more clearly how in Hebrew, even inanimate objects have human emotions: “The hills clap their hands, The heavens rejoice.”

Then, I heard “Becky, they find joy in Me and My strength.” Father, what does this really mean? Romans 8:28 – And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” In other words, the joy of the Lord is a source of strength that comes from Him, as we trust in His grace and goodness. It is not a feeling of happiness based on our current events or circumstances. It is the result of a deep-rooted faith that God will work all things together for good. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine, oh what a foretaste of glory divine, heir of salvation, purchased of God, born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

We Find Joy in His Strength ~

We are connected to God and loved by Him which gives us the assurance and boldness to approach Him to “find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16. And the grace that He provides is enough for everything in our lives. “And He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’ Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” 2nd Corinthians 12:9.

“To each one of us grace has been given.” Ephesians 4:7. His grace is the strength He provides for us. “So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us in His beloved Son.” Ephesians 1:6

“Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trust in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my son I praise him. The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.” Psalms 28:6-8

Our strength comes from God – who made heaven and earth. “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from whence shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord Who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1.

The Strength of God is His Grace ~

“To each one of us grace (charis) has been given.” Ephesians 4:7

In the Strong’s Concordance, the definition for Charis 5485 is: Graciousness of manner or act, the divine influences upon the heart and reflection in the life: gratitude, joy literally, pleasure, benefit, favor, gift.

“Our strength comes from God – who made heaven and earth.” Psalms 121:1-2.

We Receive Joy and Strength Through Holy Spirit ~

The gift of Joy is found in the Fruit of the Spirit. “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14:17.

In chapter 8 of Nehemiah, the governor instructed the Hebrews regarding the feasts, along with Ezra and the Levites. The people were sorrowful and weeping that they were unable to align their behavior with the law. Seeing this Nehemiah spoke: “This day is holy to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep. Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

We are all far from perfect people, but as His children, we are known to Him. In Luke chapter 15, the stories about sheep, a coin and a son all end in rejoicing. God wants you to know he finds great joy in union or reunion with Him. We are made for union with Him.

We can dig down deep and be filled with joy as we draw water from the wells of salvation, Isaiah 12:3. We recover His joy. We may not understand all that has transpired, but we can be strengthened and regain joy in His love for us and we can then rejoice in His salvation – (being delivered from all forms of evil).

God Wants Your Joy to be Full ~

He is called Jehovah El Sali – the Lord is my strength; God is my rock.

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:11. This is a covenant scripture from a covenant God. We exchange our sorrow for His joy. His joy is in you so your life may be joy-full.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13.

“Consider it all joy (chara G5479), my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4

Richard, enouraged me to also check Dr. Skip Moen’s Hebrew Word Study. In his article Hebrew Joy, June 12, 2019, (https://skipmoen.com/2019/06/hebrew-joy/), he shares that “gladness” in our English dictionary is defined as pleasure or happiness which follows the Greek western thought from Plato or Aristotle. However, he suggests: “This is not so typical in Hebrew.”

In Hebrew thought he adds: “Joy is the manifestation of divine purpose fulfilled, and since everything in creation has purpose, whenever any part of the creation acts according to its design, that part expresses and experiences śimḥâ, (seem-kha’) the Hebrew word for Joy, Gladness.”

In this life we encounter difficult, and sometimes tragic events. We live in a fallen world. There are times when our response to life is not particularly joyful. Dr. Moen continues: “Without minimizing this serious condition (sorrow, struggle, guilt), śimḥâ reminds us that any part of creation presently fulfilling its designed purpose is an expression of joy.”

Have you ever found joy and beauty in raindrops, the lilting song of a bird, watching the clouds roll across an azure sky? Maybe you have rejoiced in a beautiful flower blooming in your garden, or the celebration of the life of a loved one? These events remind us that God has built joy into every part of His creation. I like this statement from Dr. Moen: “Joy is not only communal. It is associative, creative and intentional.”

Joy is God’s gift where we can experience His comforting joy as He works to make the knowledge of Jesus a reality in our hearts. Joy matures in us as we are strengthened in our trust and faithfulness to Him. God designed joy as a fruit of His Spirit so it must be pretty important to Him. He desires for us to sense His joy in our union, reunion and communion with Him. He made us for relationship with Him!

He Strengthens Us With His Joy ~

“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17

“You make known to me the path of life; you fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11

We Can Find His Hope In Our Suffering ~

God in His love wraps His arms around His children. His plan for you is victory and redemption through His Son who never waivers.

God has always had victory over evil – Gen. 3:14-15

Our sorrows matter to God – Psalm 56:8

He is our refuge and shelter – Proverbs 18:10

He makes our suffering or pain purposeful – Romans 5:3-5 - Tribulation brings perseverance.

Jesus and Holy Spirit intercede on our behalf – Romans 8:26-27

Any suffering we have will end in joy. Revelation 21:3

His name is Jehovah Shammah. He is there – with His people – ever present with you. In His presence is fullness of joy.

Prayer ~ Thank you Father that you have created us to live, breathe, move and have our being in You. Your name is Peace, Hope, Joy, Mercy, Grace and Love. You are also Almighty God, our Dread Champion and Captain of the Hosts. You are El Shaddai, The God of Might. Your ways are so much higher than ours. Help us to see life in all Your creation as You visit us with Your wisdom and understanding. Teach us the depth of Your ways Lord.

In His Love,

Throw Them A Lifeline & Deep Waters Ahead! - Becky Maisenbacher

Rebecca Maisenbacher

I am always in awe and wonder how God desires to speak to us, especially through dreams and visions. June has been a very active month as God is releasing dreams and understanding. The two following dreams may give you insight as He continues to reveal His guidance and direction.

Recently, as I awakened, still in that peaceful twilight, I found myself on a large ship, standing on the upper deck enjoying the breeze and beauty of the deep blue sea, when I heard a loud voice blaring  over the speakers from the captain’s pilothouse of the ship yelling: “Throw them a lifeline. Throw them a lifeline!” I immediately ran to the life preservers, like the older models of red and white, and I threw a line out as hard and far as I could throw. As I looked down over the railing of the deck to see where it landed, I was stunned, seeing a multitude of people struggling in the water, crying out for help. The cry and needs were overwhelming as I thought, “There are more here than I can manage – Lord, send help!” As the cries continued, I began to see more passengers arrive on deck as they also began to throw out lifelines to those overboard.

Let’s look at the symbolism of this dream:

Ocean – large groups, humanity or nations of people ~

Ocean Liner – very large, mission-minded church impacting large groups of people ~

 Lifeline – a lifeline indicates someone is in need of immediate help; someone needs to be
                rescued. Look to God for wisdom to help deliver the person from life threatening
                situations. (Dream Symbology Dictionary, Dr. Barbie Breathitt, Breath of the Spirit Ministries)

                A line used to keep contact with a person in a dangerous or potentially dangerous situation:
               something regarded as indispensable for the maintaining or protection of life.

Next, I saw a vision where Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness.

“Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.’” Matthew 9:35-36.

I believe this is a clarion call for His people to arise to even a higher level of service and revelation, to see with spirit eyes as we scan the horizon the multitudes who are in need. There are those who are drowning and lost in the sea of humanity, lonely, fearful, anxious, hungry, suicidal, confused and distressed. The “Captain” is calling on all passengers of His ship to see those in need and take action . He is reminding those aboard to “Throw a lifeline to those around you who may be drowning.” Please consider throwing a lifeline to those He may reveal who cross your path. No action is too small. Jesus taught that even the smallest gift as giving a cup of water would be rewarded.

You carry the ability to release the gift of love and life to a wounded and hurting world. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. A simple cup of water, a kind note or word of encouragement, a listening ear, guidance, assistance with food, gas or even shelter, and of course Jesus. Listen to your Captain’s voice and He will show you where to throw the line and to whom, and you will touch a world, one person at a time, in His name. The life preservers are positioned and ready!

In the second dream, Richard and I were preparing to go scuba diving with a personal friend named Marcus. I tried on Richard’s suit and to my surprise it fit. So Richard and I purchased a suit for me and we were ready to descend into the deep waters with Marcus. I remember being a bit nervous thinking of going underwater with the sea creatures, praying that I would stay calm as we dove into the deep, not knowing what we would experience.

Again, let’s view the referenced symbolism here:

Scuba Diving - The deep of God is calling to the deep within you; things in your subconscious are trying to come to the surface, exploration and new personal depth.

Marcus: Is the name for Mark meaning - “Servant of God.” John 4:24 - God is spirit and those who worship him will worship him in spirit and in truth.

Psalm 42:7 - Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls; All Your breakers and Your waves have passed over me. The Lord will send His goodness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night,
a prayer to the God of my life.

The Spirit of God desires to reach deep into the spirit of His children, bypassing all that which would attempt to impede that precious communion, intimacy and fellowship He so passionately desires to have with each of us. He desires to take you deeper into His revelatory realm giving you greater wisdom, guidance and understanding as He reveals more of Himself and His ways. God desires relationship with you! Let’s prepare to launch out into the deep.

In His Love,

His Power Is Perfected In Weakness: Becky Maisenbacher

Rebecca Maisenbacher

Recently I've been reflecting on the many challenges that have manifested in this past season. Through it all I have often heard the sweet quiet whisper of His Spirit encouraging me "My grace is sufficient for you Becky."

As I was reminded of this scripture in 2 Corinthians 12:9 sent to me by a dear friend today, it spoke to me more than ever in my life, as it reads: "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness, Most gladly therefore, I will rather boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me."

There is a path of surrender that can appear as weakness that we all walk at times, where we find ourself "out of control." It may manifest in our health, finances, job, relationships, ministry, emotions - just about anywhere and at anytime. Weakness is not a positive word in the natural, but as scripture suggests, weakness in the spirit can be one of Power. This journey of transformation and training is not always pleasant for we struggle in our humanity to fight, to survive or to "win," believing that surrender is not an option. Isn't that what we learn in life? To the victor goes the spoils. And yet as we grow weary of the fight, we begin to find "comfort" in the release of our own desires, laying at the cross all that is too much for us to handle or understand. We lean into the exchange of covenant with God, where He as the Greater party watches over us, the weaker party. In our lack God becomes our strength. He as the Greater party in the covenant. He takes over in our surrender and lack to become the Victor and Redeemer in our battle. His right arm goes before and fights on our behalf.

Which brings me to another scripture that has swirled in my mind for years: "Godliness with contentment is great gain." (1 Tim. 6:6+). “Contentment” - what a difficult word to achieve, at least for me. This life taught me to succeed, have accomplishments and therefore be successful. Achievement in itself can be very important and I’m certainly not dismissing it. I learned many things from the experiences I was afforded, However, when trials appeared, my success no longer sustained me - I needed a Savior. So I sought His help in these challenges, and He graciously brought situations that revealed my weaknesses and lack of ability to overcome on my own. Nothing like a wilderness to heighten our senses and hearing ability. I became acutely aware of my lack and His supply. I struggled for many years trying to hold on to my own life, when He was patiently waiting for me to lay it down. “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it,” (Matt. 16:25).

So if you have wondered or wandered in what seems like a wilderness or difficult season, please be encouraged and know it will spiritually be of great benefit to you, as you learn many life lessons growing in the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." You will also build relationship and intimacy with Him, becoming free of negative belief structures that cause havoc in your life, and as your gaze aligns more toward Him - you'll see darkness turning to light. You will rejoice as He walks you out of the trial and you look back realizing you are forever changed.

Paul taught the importance of maturing in life by whether we abase or abound -"I know how to get along with little, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need." (Phil. 4:12).. We will find our life experiences can give us the opportunity to mature in understanding and truth.

“Then your light will break out like the dawn, And your recovery will spring up quickly; And your righteousness will go before you; The glory of the LORD will be your rear guard," (Isaiah 58:8). And you will come forth from the wilderness, the trial, learning to lean even more on your Beloved (Sol. 8:5) as He stands waving a bright, glorious banner over you that will proclaim His heart for you - LOVE!

Strength and grace to you always as you keep walking, keep talking, keep praying, keep trusting, keep believing, keep learning and keep serving Him who will continue to watch over and keep you always!

In His Love,

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From Preparation to Actuation: Becky Maisenbacher

Rebecca Maisenbacher

There is always something about the holidays that causes me to pause and reflect with a heart of thankfulness, for all who have touched my life in some way. From youth to maturity, we scurry through life envisioning what each day will bring. Hoping to find success, we try our hand at making life choices. We research and study to attain knowledge, enter the work force and hopefully build a life that is pleasing and productive. Through it all in our latter years we are given the gift to reflect and see God’s handiwork in friends and family.

Relationships, some lovely and some difficult, are often used to guide us in our life choices. We not only leave a “residue” of ourselves with one another as we meet, but for many, God weaves a heavenly tapestry with His spiritual DNA that causes each person to connect as if you’ve known each other forever. As these “tapestry threads” continue to attach thru relationship and fellowship, His Body forms and a family or “tribe” is birthed.

When we accept God as our Father, we enter a kingdom that has no end. We are linked to Him and each other eternally. We carry His Spirit and that spiritual DNA connects us one to another building the kingdom here on earth. I never tire of the feeling I get when I meet a new person or family who comes to our community - I feel like I have known them forever.. Every person or child who steps through our door is loved and cherished by our Creator and carries endless potential.

With over fifteen geographical moves, I have been fortunate to meet many wonderful friends and acquaintances. I can truly count on one hand the number of people who have been less than civil. Each of you has left and indelibly sweet “residue” or impression upon my heart. Whether a smile, a kind word, fellowship, breaking bread, united in prayer, praise or worship - you are a world changer, building the kingdom by touching one person at a time.

King David’s life demonstrates God’s divine appointments and assignments in life that continually weave a glorious tapestry depicting the threads or connections made in life. As a young boy David was often in the field alone tending to his sheep, but as he grew in favor with God and man, he connected with the hurting and broken - the troubled as well as unsavory ones, and found himself among them in the Cave of Adullam hiding from Saul.

God sometimes allows his precious ones to visit “Midian” or the “Cave” for a season. Moses lived in Midian for 40 years after he exiled himself for taking the life of an Egyptian, Exodus 2:15. In this place, God allows His called ones - and everyone is called- to mess up and make all their mistakes while they, often unknowingly, are being prepared for launching, as they grow in wisdom, understanding and relationship with Him.

After trials, challenges and testing, they are released back into the world as His anointed conduits for change. This was the plan for Moses. This was also the plan for David and his men who found themselves hiding out together in a cave, learning to live together, trusting and supporting one another, 1 Samuel 22. I wonder if they knew while in that cave secretly hiding, while being trained and equipped, that they would one day make David their leader and historically become one of the greatest armies ever to walk the earth?

Just like David and Moses, God also has a plan for you! He has a plan for your children and your children’s children. God views His people generationally, including generational mantles of destiny with futures filled with hope. You may sometimes become discouraged that the years are passing without attaining all you have believed for, but the dreams and assignments God has placed within you will find their way into the hearts of future generations if not completely realized in your lifetime.

I encourage you to lay your aspirations at His feet, work toward the desires placed within your heart, celebrate His provision and guidance, and find comfort in His love and care. As you continue to build relationship with God, learning His ways, He will continually guide you as your personal Navigator as your story expands and your journey unfolds. He has a plan and future for you! You actually enter and walk out your future one day at a time. When He comes to you with a request or assignment - choose to accept - rather than delay and have Him pass His desire onto someone else. He is patient, but He also teaches us to live by His time clock. He is never in a hurry and He is never late. What is in your heart? What assignment has He presented to consider? He is waiting for you…

I personally am so thankful for you! I pray for you and family a blessed Christmas and may you now and in this coming new year experience His presence and glory over your home, Isaiah 4:5, as you reflect on the following promises His word gives to you.

Isaiah 58:11 - And the Lord will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched placed, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.

Psalm 32:8 - I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.

John 16:13 - But when He, the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.

Psalm 37:23 - The steps of a man are established by the Lord; and He delights in his way.

Proverbs 16:9 - The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.

In His Love - Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you!

THESE DRY BONES WILL LIVE! - Becky Maisenbacher

I’ve learned when I am challenged with illness or a difficult situation, to ask God to come and reveal His truth. When understanding appears, the revelation is of course personal, but I have also found He may require us to live out an experience or become a prophetic picture/act for His people. Take Ezekiel, where historians remind us how he used pantomime, ate a scroll, and slapped parts of his body, to burn the message of God into the minds and hearts of the people.

In my book, “If I’m Healed By His Stripes, Then Why Do I Still Hurt?” I shared life experiences and revelation in certain situations I walked through - life lessons learned - including suggestions and insight for consideration. Maybe you have experienced this too. We are given opportunities, sometimes very challenging experiences to learn from and share, becoming a light of encouragement and guidance – lessons learned and shared for others to glean from giving them encouragement and hope.

Second Corinthians 1:3-5 declares: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.”

Apostle Paul continues in verse 6-7: But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is effective in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer; and our hope for you is firmly grounded, knowing that as you are partners in our sufferings, so also you are in our comfort.”

When you ask of Him, He share pieces of the puzzle that He highlights over time and will finally bring them together with a revelation for you as well as for others.

What is Your Truth Father?

I recently experienced one of these moments, certainly revealing personal insight, but also birthing a truth for the Body as well. During a brief vacation, I suddenly experienced excruciating pain in my back, resulting in a diagnosis of fractured vertebrae and osteoporosis. I’ve always taken care of my health so this came as a surprise and puzzlement. “Father, what do You want to reveal to me in this situation? What truth do you have for me?”

First Let’s Look in the Natural – What Does It Reveal?

Osteoporosis - a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. Blood work revealed no nutrient deficiencies. Hmm, let’s search on.

Next, I began to seek in the spiritual definition and understanding, using the “A to Z Symbology Dictionary” by Dr. Barbie Breathitt. Bone – structure, main issue or the underlying substance of something; long lasting support or strength, taking something down to its bare bones, stripping, lack, in need of alignments and proper attachments and covering, famine, death or destruction is trying to hinder; prophesy breath and life as commanded (Exz. 37:1-10), a mighty army; resurrection power; 2 Kings 13:21, an inheritance is coming).

Highlighted in this definition, Ezekiel 37 became highlight jumping from the page and I saw a vision of the valley of dry bones with many saints still alive but exhausted, emaciated, weary from their personal battles and discouraged that their hours of prayer and service have not brought the fruit they hoped for. I could hear their whispers and prayers to God saying, “Father, I’m so tired of waiting; Are you even there?; Did I miss you?; Father, Help my unbelief – I’ve lost my way; Father, I don’t really care to be with the Body anymore; Was this all a dream; Where are you?”

Their experiences of loss, painful events and toxic environments now left them dried out making their bones brittle, disappointed, even bitter from serving in His Body while toxic people and situations drained life from them. Others felt they had lived one wilderness after another, pouring themselves out as a drink offering, waiting in surrender and repentance, but with little hope. I sensed within myself the exhaustion and lack of hope – hope deferred - as they tried to stir themselves up but now had little energy or desire for further relationship or service.

Father, What Do You Want to Say – What Is Your Truth?

I sensed heaven’s decree saying: “You whom I call my servants, who have grown weary in well doing – Hold on – don’t give up!” I am in the resurrection business – I am restoring - nourishing dry bones and breathing life into you again.” He is now declaring over you: “These bones shall live again! You shall live again!”

Let’s Revisit Ezekiel 37

Ezekiel declared in 37: 1-3 (NIV) – “The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry. And He said to me, Son of man, can these dry bones live?” I answered, “O Lord, God, you know.”

As I personally began to declare these scriptures over me, I sensed the Lord instructing me to prophesy to your situation – to your bones and body as well. His desire is for you to overcome in His abundant life. If you are battle weary, discouraged, reeling from loss, fatigued or dry, spiritually, mentally or physically – this word is for you as spoken in Ezekiel 37. You may also choose to read and declare the following over you daily.

You Will Come to Life!

“Then He said to me, Prophesy to these bones and say to them, 'Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.”

You Will Come Out of Your Graves!

“Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the entire house of Israel; behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope has perished. We are completely cut off.’ Therefore prophesy and say to them, ‘This is what the Lord God says: “Behold, I am going to open your graves and cause you to come up out of your graves, My people…. Then you will know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves and caused you to come up out of your graves, My people. And I will put My Spirit within you and you will come to life, and I will place you on your own land. Then you will know that I, the Lord, have spoken and done it,” declares the Lord,” (vs. 11-14).

His Covenant of Peace Is Everlasting!

And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant with them. And I will place them and multiply them, and set My sanctuary in their midst forever. My dwelling place also will be among them; and I will be their God, and they will be My people. (vs.26-27).

Thank you Father for your truth and revelation. Your word does not return void. Your desire is for your people to prosper and be in health, even as their souls prosper., 3 John 1:2. Come now and breathe Your breath of life again into your people as we decree: “These bones will live! Come alive in the name of Jesus!

In His Love,

Wisdom From Proverbs - Becky Maisenbacher

A few months ago during worship I heard the quiet, gentle but sometimes sobering whisper of His Spirit bringing a gentle reminder: “Becky remember to tell my people ‘to not rejoice in the affliction or demise of others. For I am coming to not only expose but bring down those who lift themselves above Me – those who do not fear me and have chosen not to respond to my leading.’” I paused to digest this message of guidance for the coming days. God is always faithful to not only share what is to come, but to teach and remind us how to respond as events unfold.

Richard recently encouraged each of us to begin reading Proverbs. What wisdom and insight we can glean and apply to our lives. In Proverbs 24:17-18, the author, believed to be Solomon states:

“Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Or the Lord will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.”

God has established through many voices that we have entered a new era. It is exciting and hope is renewed for many as we look toward the continued release of heaven’s plans. His Kingdom come – His will be done. There is expectancy and anticipation, however there is also continued exposure and correction coming. The King is coming. Heavenly hosts are being released to steward the bidding of our Father.

As ambassadors of His Kingdom, I sense this is an alert to stay in our positional lane without interference and allow God to continue with His plan. Let’s choose to not misrepresent God’s heart or character. It is easy to make mistakes especially in the prophetic anointing when we become too emotional. Calling out sin (which is missing the mark) or choosing to judge or criticize someone’s heart is our Father’s job – not ours.

Paul, in Romans 3:23 states … “for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” A position of humility in allowing God to avenge will help you continue to operate in love. God has directed us to demonstrate and walk in the fruit of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, gentleness…. which positions us for His right arm to go before us and victory as well as restoration and the blessings of the covenant of peace. Don’t we all want that in our lives – His blessings, restoration and redemption and victory!

So I encourage you to reflect on Proverbs 24 and prepare your heart as evil is exposed and dealt with now and in the coming days. The words of Solomon wisely encourage us to step out of the way and not interfere with God’s plans so He will not be thwarted. Let’s continue to pray with fervor, prayers that align with His will. Let God have His way. As the consequences from unrighteous acts are exposed in His timeing, let’s keep our eyes on Him, thanking Him for His goodness, mercy and faithfulness as He executes correction and justice.

Kim Clement often taught as a Kingdom representative, especially a prophetic voice, we need to be:

Slow to suspect – quick to trust

Slow to condemn – quick to justify

Slow to expose – quick to shield

Slow to reprimand – quick to forbear

Slow to belittle – quick to appreciate

Slow to demand – quick to give

Slow to hinder – quick to help

Slow to provoke – quick to conciliate

Slow to resent – quick to forgive

Romans 2:4 reminds us how we once entered the Kingdom  – may we allow others to enter this way too: “It is the goodness of God that leads you to repentance.” Let’s release His goodness to all as He personally calls and gathers those who choose to accept. “Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13).

Let’s allow our Father to faithfully execute His plans without interference as we walk in His love and His ways. “By this all people will know that you are My disciples: if you have love for one another.” John 13:35.

In His Love,

We Have Stepped Into The NEW - Becky Maisenbacher

During our Sunday, June 5, 2022 Covenant Center Pentecost worship and celebration God’s presence and power came - weighted and palpable, He spoke a word to alert and usher us into a new era. The following was spoken, giving not only encouragement, but prayerful consideration as He continues to guide us.

We thank you Lord for your presence, for your love and your goodness. We thank you Jesus that you walk among us. By your Spirit that you come, and you commune with us, and you love us. And you teach us, and you train us, and you guide us and you prosper us.

And even today that you would come with a word of encouragement and direction. And you would say to this house today, I call you a kingdom house. I have sent my prophets and I have sent my word to establish The Covenant Center as a family, as a tribe, as my glorious people. And I have tested you, and I have tried you. You have seen prosperity and you have seen what looked like defeat. But I tell you in those times that looked like weakness and defeat, I came to you, and I challenged you and I watched you like Gideon’s army.

When I sent Gideon to the stream, and I watched. And I said that I would separate those who lapped the water like dogs, and I would put my spirit and anointing on those who drank the water as they kneeled down to Me.

And so, I have preserved a remnant. And in the coming days I have said to you through many voices that we have entered a new era, not just a new season, but a new era. And so, it will be with you oh Covenant Center, because as a family I told you that I would build the house. Keep your hands off of it, I would build the house. And I would bring and make a kingdom family, a family that looks like my body from all various cultures, from all ages, from all backgrounds, that I would bring them in and heal them. And I would make you a picture of what the kingdom of God looks like.

So, I speak to you in this new era to tell you that expansion is here. Expansion is here. But don’t look at expansion by numbers. Erase the lines around the block that would hinder Me. For I will show you in the coming days what my expansion looks like.

And there have been some that have said what will we do now that Becky and Richard are old? What will happen to The Covenant Center? (Laughter) But I tell you, I placed them in this place as facilitators as Aquila and Priscilla. I asked them to hope in their hearts and release my love to the multitudes of people who would come. I asked them to train and equip and prepare and encourage as my Spirit would lead them. And so, they have done.

But now with expansion I say to you (that’s what He said) we have come not only to a new era and expansion to the Center, but we now will begin, I say begin, because the era will not happen overnight. But we are moving into a new order, a new authority, a new government of the house. The new authority will not only expand in this building or just in this community, but to the county we call Polk.

 There will be new structure. We must begin to change, to accommodate those that I am preparing to send in. Because I am going to enlarge you. I am going to expand you. And as I prepare those, we call them in, this generation that does not know Me. The generation that has left Me. My dear prodigals, those that have been wounded and have received toxic mentorship. They will come and be healed in this house. And they will be given destiny.

So as the change comes, as the new authority comes, as the new government comes, as the new structure comes, do not fear. For have I not built this house to accommodate you, your family and your children and your loved ones, and my people? And I will continue to build this house as we step into the new things together. Allow my hand to build it. I have trained you. I have equipped you. I have built a prophetic family, a prophetic tribe, a prophetic people. And you will do great exploits in my name. I love you. I am so proud of you. And know that I am always, always with you, forever and ever. Amen.

Let’s pray: Thank you, Father. You never leave us. You never forsake us. You always come with your plan. You always bring those who you desire to abide together, to honor one another, to love one another, to serve one another. That you build your kingdom person by person. And you give each person the choice to lap the water or to kneel as they drink. And Lord, I thank you that you have made a holy house, a holy kingdom that we desire to kneel as we drink. We honor you, Father. We love you. We praise you. We exalt you. We thank you for your goodness, your mercy, and your faithfulness. We thank you for your lovingkindness that never fails. And even in these dark times, that as the world becomes even darker, you will shine on your people with your anointing to shine even brighter. So, we give you glory today Lord and thank you for your presence that you would come and speak to us and guide us into these new days. Thank you. Thank you, Jesus. You are holy. Father, You are so holy. 

As we step into this new era, may God continue to bless and keep you in His love,

There Is A Savior - Becky Maisenbacher

Sometimes what we observe is difficult to articulate. So we pray. We cry out to God. We try to support and serve others, doing all that is possible within ourselves to ease the pain and heartache that is experienced in this life. We wait and wait on our Creator to act, and even though we know in our heart He is actively engaged – we grow weary.

 Maybe you can relate? When will You come? When will You manifest Your majesty? When will You manifest Your justice. When will you appear to the lost and hurting world? How long will You allow the atrocities to continue? The constant swirling of negativity and disdain in humanity – how dark must the world become before You are once again exulted Father?

In these prayerful moments, deep in the night, when I am awakened to pray, I find myself, at times, almost pleading for God to act. Do something Father! And as I sit quietly anticipating His reply, I learn once more patience as I wait. My heart reminds me that God is not in a hurry. He always has a plan and is never caught unaware of our earthly situations. Then, as I thank Him for His great love for His people and creation, I begin to faintly hear a symphony, playing heavenly music that guides and comforts me and then He speaks – “Becky, There Is A Savior.”

As I close my eyes, I am immediately taken to a quiet place to savor the words and sounds, and my spirit begins to rest. My thoughts are no longer cluttered. The lyrics to this classic song, remind me of the hope we have in Him each day and the promise of His extraordinary mercy, forgiveness and great grace. The message expressed encourages me to keep my eyes and thoughts focused on Jesus, and to remember how marvelous and glorious His love truly is.

Through life I have hoped for many things, maybe you can relate – friends, jobs, cars, homes, wealth, healing, even a simple vacation - the list is long. But I have learned in studying Hebrew, “hope” (תקוה/מקוה) is not putting trust in our own strength or ability. This Hebraic term expresses confidence, not in a future outcome, but in a present divine strength.

The following lyrics ©1968, authored by Greg Nelson, Bob Farrell and Sandi Patty, often resonate in my mind. As they come to me I try to pause and savor each phrase, refocusing and once again setting my mind on the things above. His peace finds me and once again strengthens me as I choose to trust. I hope these words will give strength and confidence to you also my friend, as we motor on in this tumultuous world.

There is a Savior what joys express, His eyes are mercy, His word is rest

For each tomorrow, for yesterday, there is a Savior who lights our way

Are there burdens in your heart, is your past a memory that binds you?

Is there some pain that you’ve carried far too long?

Then strengthen your heart with His good news

There is a Savior and He’s forgiven you.

There is a Savior what joy express His eyes are mercy, His word is rest

For each tomorrow, for yesterday, there is a Savior who lights our way.

There is a Savior who loves you and desires relationship with you. He holds the answers to life. He desires to walk with you, strengthen you and be the Light to guide your path. I encourage you to talk to Him and look toward His face. The things of this world will begin to dim in the time spent with Him, as you are captured and enveloped in His love and amazing grace.

God bless and keep you always in His love,

You're Good Enough - You Qualify! - Becky Maisenbacher

I was reminded recently in a dream of one of the oldest tactics of the enemy of our soul. You know him as your adversary. He whispers untrustworthy thoughts, deceitfully mimicking the insightful, guiding whispers of Holy Spirit. When he is near he assaults you with whispers like: “You’re never going to make it. No one likes you. You’re ugly. You’re stupid. God doesn’t love you. You will never be happy. He will never forgive you.” The constant barrage of wearisome thoughts that pummel your mind always come to discourage, shame, condemn and ultimately destroy you.

If you have never heard or entertained any of these thoughts then you are a walking miracle. Because the accuser of the brethren is set on taking you out, but God has preserved you to finish the race.

When God speaks through dreams he often comes to encourage, expose the works of darkness, bring healing, peace and comfort, direction or pinpoint what He wants to work on with us. This dream came with a lack of color. It appeared in muted grays which can signal God is letting us in on the plans of darkness so we are not caught unaware.

I was in the second story of a very large furniture store as a salesperson. I noticed there were many associates and sales people working beside me. We took people throughout the story, guiding them through the array of beautiful pieces and assisting them with their purchase, which included antiques. While working on the second floor we hear the “manager” speaking loudly below us in the first floor warehouse. As we all lean over the balcony railing he says: “I want to hire a person for a higher level position, who will be on time each day and do what I ask.” His voice is harsh and demanding and I wonder why I am working for such an unkind manager. But I reason in my mind thinking, “Well, I am always on time and I think I could qualify for the position?” As we lifted our hands to qualify and be considered for the position, the manger emphatically states: “Don’t you get it! You don’t qualify! You’re not good enough!” Repelled by his harsh condemning declaration we all lunged back from the railing, reeling from his negativity.

Let’s look at the symbolism and what our Father may be revealing right now.
Furniture – to supply what is needed to equip and to give needed supplies to make life more comfortable. Presents, inheritance, material goods, promises, or internal affairs of how one structures their life.

Are you a furniture salesperson who has a desire to help others? Do you know you have an inheritance in God that He hopes to see you fulfill? Maybe you have laid down dreams or you’ve followed the deceiving whispers that “It could never happen for me – I’m not good enough.”

If you have encountered mean spirited people in authority at some point in life like a sibling, well-meaning friend or parent, coach, teacher, even a pastor who has spoken cruel words over you and may have accepted the lie as truth.

So here is the deal, Beloved. The God who knew you before the foundation of the earth and before you were formed in your mother’s womb – He knows you! He loves you! He has a future and hope for you – destiny and life as He waits for you to embrace yourself and declare: I have value. God loves me and I qualify for life and destiny.

We as furniture sales people, in His body, are assigned to give out, teach, equip and supply what is needed for others to understand life in this world, by sharing God’s love, His gifts and inheritance as well as material goods. As we reject the lies and stay focused on His truth and the promises of God we can bring life to weary souls and help build healthy structures for their lives.

God desires for His people to soar and live an abundant overcoming life. He wants you to know He has qualified you. Through the cross, you are qualified. You are good enough and therefore appointed to live in His covenant of peace where there is safety, security, strength, prosperity, health and increase. Let Him become the Manager of your life, and He will guide, teach, comfort, and direct you toward reaching the “position” and destiny in life He has designed for you. He loves you and declares - You are good enough!

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10.

 In His Love,